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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Delight in the rich and indulgent flavors of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. Combining creamy peanut butter with deep cocoa powder, these soft and chewy cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. Easy to prepare and quick to bake, they are an ideal treat for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening (regular or butter flavor)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking cookies evenly.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the shortening, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Egg: Incorporate the large egg into the wet mixture and mix until just combined to maintain the right cookie texture.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and flavorings.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring carefully with a spoon or mixer at low speed until fully combined to form the cookie dough.
  6. Form Dough Balls: Scoop out the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet in 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls for uniform baking and shape.
  7. Create Crisscross Pattern: Gently press down each dough ball with a fork to form a classic crisscross pattern, which also helps the cookies bake evenly.
  8. Bake Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are just set but the center still looks slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes to finish setting, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For deeper peanut flavor, use natural peanut butter without added sugar.
  • Use room temperature egg for better mixing results.
  • Chilling the dough briefly can help prevent spreading during baking.
  • These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Use wax paper or silicone mats on baking sheets for easy cleanup.

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