Description
Delicious chocolate cookies with a creamy peanut butter twist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in peanut butter.
- Add the egg and vanilla; beat until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool completely before dipping in melted dark chocolate.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg