Description
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies that combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup shortening (use regular or butter flavor)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tbsp milk (whole recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for flavor enhancement)
- 1 large egg (binds the mixture)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for structure)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together the shortening, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the Egg: Stir in the large egg, mixing just until it’s incorporated into the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to drop dough balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Press down lightly with a fork.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For a variation, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, peanut butter, dessert, baking