Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies combine rich cocoa with the creamy sweetness of peanut butter chips for a truly irresistible treat. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, they are easy to make and bake up soft and chewy every time.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2: Beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until well combined.
- Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla to the mixture and beat until just combined.
- Step 4: Incorporate the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt, beating until a soft dough forms.
- Step 5: Stir in the peanut butter chips and milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Step 6: Use a large cookie scoop to portion out 12 balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Step 7: Bake for exactly 11 minutes. The cookies may look slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
- Step 8: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Tips & Variations
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm, spicy twist that complements the chocolate and peanut butter.
- Substitute peanut butter chips with chopped roasted peanuts for extra crunch.
- To intensify the chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips.
- For a vegan option, replace butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg instead of a chicken egg.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them longer, freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven to soften after freezing.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I omit the espresso powder?
Yes, espresso powder is optional but recommended as it enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
Will these cookies be crunchy or soft?
These cookies bake up soft and chewy. They may look slightly underdone when removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
PrintChocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These rich and fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies combine the creamy goodness of peanut butter chips with deep cocoa flavor and a hint of espresso for an irresistible treat. Soft and slightly chewy, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a balanced blend of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s fully heated before baking your cookies.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: Beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined to maintain a smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in Chips: Stir in the peanut butter chips and milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Use a large cookie scoop to portion out 12 balls of cookie dough for uniform cookies.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for exactly 11 minutes. The cookies will appear slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor, though it can be omitted if unavailable.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft when removed from the oven.
- Cooling on the baking sheet helps the cookies set without breaking apart.
- You can substitute peanut butter chips with chopped peanut butter cups for a different texture.
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