Description
These soft, fudgy cookies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a nostalgic treat that brings families together.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the peanut butter, followed by the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies sit for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy with friends or family, and don’t forget to save some for yourself!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Chilling the dough helps achieve a thicker cookie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, baking, dessert, chocolate, peanut butter