Description
Soft chocolate peanut butter cookies that are chewy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shortening (use regular or butter flavor)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tbsp milk (whole recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the shortening, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the large egg and mix until incorporated.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Scoop dough balls about 1 to 1½ inches wide onto an ungreased cookie sheet, pressing down lightly with a fork.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool for 2 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg