Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Experience the delightful combination of rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. These soft, chewy treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a cookie exchange or simply indulging in a sweet snack at home. With minimal ingredients that you likely already have on hand, this simple recipe makes for an easy baking experience. Follow our straightforward instructions to create cookies that are not only delicious but also customizable—add in your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor! Enjoy these cookies fresh out of the oven or store them for later delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the egg until just combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until fully integrated.
- Scoop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, forming 1 to 1 ½ inch balls.
- Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on each ball.
- Bake for 7–8 minutes until edges are set; cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
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