Description
Irresistible chocolate peanut butter cookies blend rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter for an indulgent treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup (40 g / 1.4 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) chocolate chips
- ½ cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) peanut butter chips
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
- Wet Mixture Creation: Blend peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Whisk until the ingredients merge into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring consistently to create a uniform dough. Incorporate chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Cookie Shaping: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into smooth spheres. Arrange the balls approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Imprint a classic crisscross pattern on each cookie using a fork.
- Baking Process: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges as a sign of completion. The cookies will continue to set during the cooling phase.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cookies rest briefly. Carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and develop their final rich, decadent texture before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Peanut Butter Consistency: Use room temperature, creamy peanut butter for smoother dough and better cookie texture. Avoid natural or separated peanut butter as it can make cookies dry or crumbly.
- Prevent Spreading: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to minimize cookie spread and maintain compact, structured shape. Cold dough helps cookies retain their form during baking.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent overmixing, which can toughen the dough. Ensure even chip placement for consistent chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for gluten-sensitive individuals. Replace egg with mashed banana or flax egg for vegan version, maintaining similar moisture and binding properties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg