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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth, combining rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter for a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup Shortening Can substitute with butter for richer flavor
  • 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter can be used
  • 1 1/2 cups Packed Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably
  • 3 tablespoons Milk Substitute with any non-dairy milk if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can work in a pinch
  • 1 large Egg Consider flaxseed egg for egg-free option
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used for a different flavor profile
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add milk, vanilla extract, and egg to the mixture, blending thoroughly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, pulling them out when edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

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