Soft, chewy, and packed with the rich flavors of cocoa and creamy peanut butter, these chocolate peanut butter cookies are a simple, bakery-worthy treat perfect for family gatherings, after-school snacks, or just when you need a little comfort.
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Author: Sandra Myers
Ingredients
½cupshorteningregular or butter flavor
¾cupcreamy peanut butter
1 ½cupspacked brown sugar
3tablespoonsmilk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1large egg
1 ¼cupsall-purpose flour
½cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
Instructions
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Cream shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Mix in the egg. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then add gradually to the wet mixture.
Stir until combined. Scoop dough into balls, place on a baking sheet, and press gently with a fork in a crisscross.
Bake 7–8 minutes until edges set but centers look soft. Cool 2 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack.