Description
Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies that combine rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter for a delightful treat! These cookies are irresistibly soft and chewy, making them perfect for any occasion, from holiday baking to everyday snacks. With just a few simple ingredients you likely have at home, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy the warm, melty goodness straight from the oven or pair them with a glass of milk for the ultimate experience. Whether you’re sharing them at parties or savoring them solo, these cookies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shortening (regular or butter flavor)
- 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, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add milk and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Incorporate the egg until just combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until fully combined.
- Scoop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet and shape into balls (about 1-1½ inches).
- Flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until edges are set; let cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg