Description
Delicious chocolate cookies infused with creamy peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shortening (regular or butter flavor)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to blend until smooth.
- Add in the egg and mix until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
- Scoop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, forming 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls.
- Use a fork to press down on each ball, creating the classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are just set.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a softer cookie, reduce the baking time by a minute or two. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, peanut butter, dessert, baking