Description
Delicious cookies featuring a harmonious blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, creating a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the dough for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to firm and centers to remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the dough a day in advance and chill it for enhanced flavor. Cookies can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, peanut butter, chocolate, baking