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Soft and Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are everything a chocolate-peanut butter fan dreams of. Deep cocoa flavor, a chewy bite, and that classic peanut butter richness—it’s a dessert that hits all the right notes without needing a special occasion.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 20 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until smooth.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips or chopped peanuts if using.
  • Scoop dough by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake—cookies will firm up as they cool.
  • For extra gooey texture, press a few chocolate chips into the tops before baking.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze dough balls and bake straight from the freezer—add 1-2 extra minutes baking time.