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Thick chocolate peanut butter cookies with peanut butter chips on parchment paper
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the perfect balance of chocolatey richness and nutty peanut butter goodness. Ideal for dessert lovers who crave a classic flavor combo that melts in your mouth!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips using a spatula.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for best texture.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 9–10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or sprinkle a touch of sea salt before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 165 kcal
 Total Fat: 9g
 Saturated Fat: 5g
 Trans Fat: 0g
 Cholesterol: 25mg
 Sodium: 125mg
 Total Carbohydrates: 20g
 Dietary Fiber: 1g
 Sugars: 14g
 Protein: 3g