Description
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect indulgence for any occasion, combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter into a delightful treat. These cookies are simple to make, making them a favorite among novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. With their soft and chewy texture, they melt in your mouth and leave you craving more. Whether you’re serving them at a gathering or enjoying them on a cozy night in, these delectable cookies are sure to impress. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins for an extra special twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup peanut butter (130g)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (150g)
- 1½ ounces whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- ¼ cup black cocoa powder (30g)
- 1 (3.4oz) box instant chocolate fudge pudding mix (110g, unprepared)
- 2 tablespoons powdered milk (10g)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar (220g)
- ½ cup salted butter (113g, softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 additional large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 ounces whole milk (room temperature)
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Reese’s Pieces (167g, plus more for topping)
- ¾ cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips (126g, plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend peanut butter, powdered sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powders, pudding mix, powdered milk, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture; fold in the peanut butter blend.
- Stir in Reese's Pieces and Peanut Butter Chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets; bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Swap in your favorite chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.