Description
Delightful cookies combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, featuring crinkly tops and a chewy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and peanut butter, blending until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined; the dough will be thick.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until tops are crinkled and edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Don’t over-bake the cookies to maintain a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, chocolate, peanut butter, crinkle cookies