Description
Discover the ultimate treat with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies! Combining rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter, these cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly delicious. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re baking for the holidays, a cookie exchange, or simply indulging yourself—this simple recipe uses basic ingredients you likely already have at home. With just a few steps, you’ll create a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress family and friends. Get ready to enjoy a heavenly blend of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shortening
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until incorporated without overmixing.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully mixed; dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Scoop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet in balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Gently press down on each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 7–8 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: <5mg