These triple chocolate peanut butter cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter for a delightful treat. With chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and creamy peanut butter, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
The recipe is simple and perfect for baking enthusiasts and beginners alike. You can enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them for later.
Decadent Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate flavor. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- 1/2 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups if using.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
