Description
Deliciously rich and chewy Peanut Butter Cocoa Cookies that combine the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the deep taste of cocoa. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for a homemade treat or a sweet snack to share.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Caster Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) to ensure it is ready for baking the cookies.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to beat together the peanut butter, brown sugar, caster sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour and cocoa powder mixture into the wet ingredients, beating continuously until the dough is moist and comes together into a uniform consistency.
- Form cookie dough balls: Use a tablespoon or teaspoon to scoop out even amounts of cookie dough. Roll each scoop into a ball and place them onto a cookie sheet, spacing them approximately 1 1/2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten cookies: Gently press each cookie ball with the back of a fork to slightly flatten them, which helps them bake evenly and form a classic cookie shape.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft.
- Cool cookies: Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them chewy; they will firm up as they cool.
- You can substitute caster sugar with granulated sugar if unavailable.
- Make sure cookies are spaced well on the sheet to prevent sticking as they spread while baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, cocoa cookies, chocolate cookies, easy cookie recipe, homemade cookies, chewy cookies, dessert
