Description
Delight in these rich and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, combining the deep flavor of cocoa with chunks of peanut butter chips for a perfect balance of chocolate and nutty sweetness. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these cookies offer a soft center with slightly crisp edges, ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1½ cups peanut butter chips
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt so that these ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until fully combined into a consistent dough without overmixing.
- Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the peanut butter chips and, if desired, the optional semisweet chocolate chips to ensure all pieces are evenly incorporated.
- Form Dough Balls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set and centers remain slightly soft, creating a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and set.
Notes
- For extra texture and easier handling, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute peanut butter chips with white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for a different flavor variation.
- Ensure not to overbake the cookies to maintain their chewy consistency.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats on baking sheets to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
