Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour, 3 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup
- Baking soda, 1 teaspoon
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar, 3/4 cup
- Light brown sugar, 1/2 cup
- Eggs, 2 large
- Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup
- Peanut butter chips, 1 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
- Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and roll into balls.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and chocolatey
- Soft and chewy
- Peanut butter and chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness and nuttiness
- Perfect dessert for any occasion
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! They're the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter."
- "I love the thumbprint design. It makes them look so fancy."
- "These cookies are a hit with my family and friends. They're always the first to go."
- "I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how good they were."
- "I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I love these cookies. The peanut butter chips really balance out the chocolate flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure not to overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
- If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
