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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Sep 17, 2021 · Modified: Apr 14, 2023 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This easy homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe is the absolute best. Soft and chewy, they are chocolate-y and peanut-buttery deliciousness. These were inspired by my husband's love for Muddy Buddies and cookies. They are chocolate peanut butter goodness and both flavors come through beautifully.

    chocolate peanut butter cookies next to a glass of milk.

    These are popular year round and especially during the holiday season. Made in 20 minutes, they are an easy delicious crinkle dessert! If you have cocoa powder you need to use up, check out these Cocoa Recipes- they include condiments, drinks, desserts and breakfasts!

    These were inspired by our Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Pie and go great with our Caramel Brownie Cookies and Oreo Cheesecake Cookies. For Halloween try our chocolate Halloween Cookies.

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    Ingredients

    ingredients for chocolate peanut butter cookies.
    • butter - I used salted - unless you are dairy free, we recommend using real butter for this recipe
    • granulated sugar
    • brown sugar - we recommend light brown, dark brown would give it a richer flavor and would still work
    • egg
    • peanut butter - regular classic peanut butter. I actually prefer these with natural peanut butter, see the variations section for directions to use natural peanut butter
    • vanilla - I always use pure vanilla, but imitation will work in a pinch for this recipe
    • flour - regular, all purpose flour, bleached our unbleached
    • cocoa powder - I used unsweetened hershey's
    • salt - regular table salt
    • baking soda - to help them rise and spread

    Instructions

    butter and sugar creamed in a bowl.

    1. Preheat oven to 350*F. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or bowl and hand mixer Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter in a bowl on high speed for 2 minutes. It should be light and fluffy.

    peanut butter, butter, sugar and vanilla in a bowl.

    2. Add the peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Beat on high for 1 more minute.

    chocolate peanut butter cookie dough in a bowl.

    3. Add the flour, cocoa powder (I used Hershey's), salt and baking soda. Beat on low until just combined. Be careful not to over mix! Roll the cookie dough into dough balls, about 1 ¼" diameter.

    cookie dough being smashed by a forl

    4. Roll into granulated sugar and place on a baking sheet. Use a fork to flatten the dough balls, using a criss cross pattern. Bake at 350*F for 9-11 minutes. Until the edges have set and the tops turn matte.

    Hint: Do not over mix the cookie dough or they will be dense and a little tough instead of soft and chewy.

    cookies on a cooling rack.

    Substitutions

    • Gluten Free- make these gluten free by using half oat flour and half gluten free all purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio
    • Dairy Free - make dairy free by using plant based butter at a 1:1 ratio

    Variations

    • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies- Use 3 more Tablespoons of Hershey's cocoa powder and 3 less Tablespoons flour than called for.
    • Double Chocolate- Add 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips after mixing in the dry ingredients and mix in.
    • Gooey- Add 1 extra egg yolk when adding the egg. Make sure to not over bake at all! Remove from oven as soon as the edges are set and the top is matte.
    • Double Chocolate, Double Peanut Butter Deluxe- Add 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of peanut butter chips to the dough after mixing in the dry ingredients and mix in.

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • stand mixer OR
    • hand mixer

    Top Tip

    Do not over bake (unless you like them crispy)!! They will be crisp and crumbly instead of soft and chewy. Remove from oven as soon as the edges are set and the top has turned matte. Allow to rest on the pan 5 minutes before removing.

    cookies on a cooking rack by a glass of milk.
    How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

    Make yummy and delicious chocolate peanut butter cookies by making peanut butter cookies and adding in cocoa powder. Roll in granulated sugar and bake for chewy, yummy cookies!

    Recipe

    Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies piled next to a glass of milk.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

    This easy homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe is the absolute best. Soft and chewy, they are chocolate-y and peanut-buttery deliciousness.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories/serving 179 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 Tablespoons butter
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar plus 3 Tablespoons for rolling dough in.
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ⅔ cup regular peanut butter see variations for natural peanut butter directions
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 6 Tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1 ⅛ cup all-purpose flour ⅛ cup = 2 Tablespoons
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350*F.
    • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer beat butter and sugars on high for 2 minutes until lightened and fluffy. Add the peanut butter, egg and vanilla and beat until well combined, about one minute.
    • Add flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda and mix on low just until combined.
    • Form dough into balls, around 1 ¼" diameter. Roll into granulated sugar and place on baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are set and the tops are matte. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

    Notes

    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat in microwave for 4-8 seconds to soften.
    • Freeze while still fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 130IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Amy Hirschi

      September 26, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      These were a great alternative to our go- to cookie recipes. They were easy and yummy. The tapping the pan trick was brilliant!

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      • Zach

        December 17, 2021 at 8:41 pm

        5 stars
        Peanut butter and chocolate is one of favorite combos, so these are PERFECT. It's worth it just to feel the consistency of the dough, though. It's perfect for rolling into balls without getting your hands all sticky.

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    2. Jacob

      October 18, 2021 at 8:29 am

      5 stars
      These were really fun. The kids loved the idea of "muddy buddy cookies" and keep asking for more. Great flavor, you can really taste the peanut butter and the chocolate and they aren't overly sweet.

      Reply

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