Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Peanut Butter - 1 cup (240g)
• Sugar - 1 cup (200g)
• Brown Sugar - 1/2 cup (100g)
• Butter - 1/2 cup (115g) softened
• Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp (5ml)
• Eggs - 2 large
• All-Purpose Flour - 2 cups (250g)
• Cocoa Powder - 1/2 cup (30g)
• Baking Soda - 1 tsp (5g)
• Salt - 1/2 tsp (3g)
• Chocolate Chips - 1/2 cup (80g)
• Peanut Butter Chips - 1/2 cup (80g)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add the softened butter and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Stir in the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
8. Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving: about 8 cookies) Calories: 400kcal, Fat: 22g, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 8g, Sodium: 360mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey with a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate flavors.
• Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with chewy peanut butter chips.
• Great for any time of day, especially as a snack or dessert.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is perfect."
2. "I love the chewiness of the peanut butter chips in these cookies. They add a nice texture to the cookie."
3. "These cookies are so easy to make and are always a hit at parties."
4. "The chocolate flavor is rich and the cookies are not too sweet, making them perfect for a dessert."
5. "I make these cookies often and they never last long. Everyone loves them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use good quality chocolate chips and peanut butter chips for the best flavor.
• Do not overbake the cookies; they should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from drying out.