Description

Delight in these rich and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, blending the deep flavors of cocoa and espresso powder with the creamy sweetness of peanut butter and chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to achieve a soft center and slightly crisp edges, these cookies make a scrumptious treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but recommended)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins

1 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature for the cookies.
Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which could affect cookie texture.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, beating until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overbeat to keep the cookies tender.
Fold in Chips: Stir in the peanut butter chips and milk chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure each bite has a delightful mix of flavors.
Portion Dough: Use a large cookie scoop to portion out 12 even balls of dough for consistent sizing and baking.
Bake Cookies: Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for exactly 11 minutes. The cookies may appear slightly underdone but will set as they cool.
Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes so they firm up, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Using espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but you can omit it if unavailable.
Do not overbake; the cookies should appear slightly soft when taken out to maintain a chewy texture.
For easier cookie removal, allow them to cool fully on a rack before storing.
Can substitute peanut butter chips with additional milk chocolate chips for a milder peanut flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, chocolate cookies, peanut butter cookies, baked cookies, chocolate chip cookies, espresso powder cookies