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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
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Indulge your taste buds with these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, an after-school treat, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies promise to be a hit. With their soft and chewy texture, they melt in your mouth and fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Easy to whip up in under 20 minutes, this recipe uses simple ingredients that you likely already have at home. Get ready to enjoy a batch of these decadent treats—once you try them, you’ll want to bake them again and again!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup shortening (regular or butter flavor)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Mix in the egg until just incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Drop dough balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet (about 1 to 1½ inches each) and create a crisscross pattern using a fork.
  7. Bake for about 7–8 minutes; edges should be set but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on the cookie sheet for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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