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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy chocolate peanut butter cookies made with cocoa, real peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Easy to make and totally irresistible!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • - 1 tsp baking soda
  • - ¼ tsp salt
  • - ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • - ½ cup granulated sugar
  • - ½ cup brown sugar
  • - ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • - Optional: sea salt flakes

Instructions
 

  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
  • Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Stir in dry ingredients until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips. Chill 30 mins (optional).
  • Scoop onto lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 9–11 mins. Cool on rack.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt or drizzle melted PB.

Notes

- Chill dough for less spread
- Swap in peanut butter chips or mini PB cups
- Store in airtight container for 5 days
Keyword chocolate peanut butter cookies