Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
If you’re craving a delectable treat that perfectly marries rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, look no further than these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make recipe is a hit for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight snack or a festive addition to your holiday spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shortening (regular or butter flavor)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend the shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Scoop portions of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet; shape into balls.
- Create a crisscross pattern on top with a fork.
- Bake for about 7-8 minutes until set at the edges but soft in the middle.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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