Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor — a cookie lover’s dream come true!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- baking tray
- parchment paper
- Cooling rack
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 creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, and sugars until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough balls (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the tray.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per cookie, approx.):
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 12g
- Fiber: 1g