Description
Delightful cookies filled with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, coated in powdered sugar for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Form balls of dough, roll each in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy and share!
Notes
Chill the dough for better texture and crinkle appearance. Watch the baking time to prevent overbaking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, chocolate, peanut butter, holiday treats