Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are chewy, rich, and easy to make. Each bite is bursting with the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Bake a batch tonight to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Fold in peanut butter chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Tip 1: Keep your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their freshness.
- Tip 2: These cookies freeze well; just place them in a freezer-safe bag.
- Tip 3: Experiment with different chips for added flavor.
- Tip 4: Keep an eye on the cookies while baking to prevent overbaking.
- Tip 5: Involve kids in the baking for a fun experience.