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Salted Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies are a must-bake! Soft, chewy, and rich in chocolate flavor, they’re topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup Creamy peanut butter
  • cup Light brown sugar
  • cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Peanuts
  • Coarse salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Baking Steps:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips and peanuts gently.
  7. Step 7: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop rounded balls of dough on prepared sheets, leaving space for spreading. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  9. Step 9: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • For a minty twist, add peppermint extract to the dough.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cookies for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.