Description
Deliciously rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies combining the deep flavor of cocoa with creamy peanut butter chips for a perfect sweet treat. These cookies offer a soft center with slightly crisp edges, ideal for cookie lovers craving a chocolate and peanut butter combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to evenly incorporate them, then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined for added flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of ingredients and avoids lumps.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently and mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Peanut Butter Chips: Gently fold the peanut butter chips into the dough to evenly distribute the chips throughout the cookie.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart to prevent spreading and merging.
- Flatten the Tops: Slightly flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand or the back of a spoon to help the cookies bake evenly and achieve the classic cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and flavor development.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for freshness.
- For a nuttier flavor, you may toast the peanut butter chips slightly before adding them to the dough.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
