Best 6 Yummy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable chocolate peanut butter cookies, a classic combination that tantalizes taste buds. These cookies are the epitome of indulgence, featuring a rich, chewy chocolate base studded with creamy peanut butter chips, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Our collection includes a variety of chocolate peanut butter cookie recipes, each with its unique twist. From the traditional drop cookies that yield crisp edges and a soft, gooey center to the sophisticated crinkle cookies adorned with powdered sugar, there's a recipe to suit every preference.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, our almond flour chocolate peanut butter cookies provide a delightful alternative, offering a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that perfectly complements the chocolate and peanut butter.

For a healthier take on this classic treat, our guilt-free chocolate peanut butter cookies use wholesome ingredients like oats, almond butter, and maple syrup, resulting in a nutritious and satisfying snack that won't compromise on taste.

Chocolate peanut butter lovers, get ready to embark on a delectable adventure with our curated collection of recipes. Whether you prefer a classic drop cookie, a sophisticated crinkle cookie, a gluten-free option, or a healthier alternative, we have the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This soft and chewy low-carb cookie recipe, developed by our Test Kitchen, calls for canola oil instead of butter to reduce the saturated fat. It's hard to eat just one!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Beat first four ingredients until blended. Add vanilla; beat in eggs one at a time. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture (dough will be sticky). Stir in chocolate chips., Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass. , Bake cookies until set and tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

YUMMY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These have a nice chocolate and peanut butter taste but are not too sweet. Easy to prepare. Very Good.

Provided by COCONUTSTEVE

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons hot water
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and peanut butter. Beat in the milk, egg and vanilla. Stir together the cocoa powder and hot water until cocoa is dissolved; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on the top.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 167.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

YUMMY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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My mother used to make these cookies when my brothers and I were growing up. They are easy and are very delicious. Hope someone out there likes them as well.

Provided by STEPHANIE SPICER

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, peanut butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Use a wet fork dipped in sugar to make the crisscrosses on the top.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Grab a glass of milk and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 135.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These cookies are really chewy and addictive.

Provided by Kathy Bliesner

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the corn syrup, water, and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 162.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FROM HEAVEN



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GREAT...the name says it all.

Provided by KATHY

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Add flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Roll into balls about 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls (or use cookie scoop) and place onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly because they do not flatten much while cooking.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I've tried many different peanut butter cookie recipes but my family still likes this one the best!

Provided by Carla Maenius

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 78.1 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips are good choices.
  • If you don't have peanut butter chips, you can chop up some peanuts and add them to the dough.
  • To make the cookies chewier, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Be careful not to overbake the cookies. They should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before you enjoy them.

Conclusion:

These chocolate peanut butter cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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