Introducing Choco-Peanut Butter Delight Cookies — a heavenly combination of rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter, all in one chewy cookie. Perfect for a quick sweet fix or to impress at your next gathering.
Peanut butter is the star of the show, providing that creamy, nutty flavor that pairs so well with chocolate. Make sure to use creamy peanut butter for the best texture.
Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps create the cookie's chewy texture. It's the balance to our rich cocoa.
Egg acts as a binder, holding everything together while adding moisture for that soft, delightful bite.
Vanilla extract enhances all the flavors, adding depth and a warm undertone to the cookies.
All-purpose flour gives structure to the cookies, ensuring they hold their shape without spreading too much.
Cocoa powder is what brings the chocolatey goodness. Use a quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the most intense flavor.
Baking soda helps the cookies rise just a bit, achieving that perfect soft center with firm edges.
Salt is essential for balancing the sweetness and enhancing all the other flavors.
Semisweet chocolate chips add bursts of chocolate in every bite. Go for semisweet to balance the sweetness of the cookie.
Chopped roasted peanuts are optional but add a delightful bit of crunch and an extra hit of peanut flavor.
These cookies are delightful on their own, but for something extra special, try serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or, make a cookie sandwich by spreading a bit of extra peanut butter between two cookies.
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps prevent the cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
In a large mixing bowl, combine your peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg. Mix them together until smooth. You can do this with a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula — no need to break out the electric mixer.
Next, stir in the vanilla extract. Then, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix everything until you have a cohesive dough. It might feel a bit dense, but that's what you're aiming for.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until they're evenly distributed throughout the dough. Now you're ready to form the cookies.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Give them some space — about 2 inches apart — so they have room to spread a little.
Using a fork, gently flatten each cookie, creating the classic criss-cross pattern on top. If you're using the chopped peanuts, press a few onto each cookie for that extra crunch.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. You'll know they're done when the edges are firm, but the centers still look a bit soft. Trust me, they'll firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set without breaking apart.
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