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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter with these delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Add Egg: Add the egg and mix until just incorporated.
  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  6. Shape Dough: Scoop the cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, forming 1 to 1 1/2 inch dough balls.
  7. Press Dough: Use a fork to gently press down each dough ball, creating a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake: Bake for 7-8 minutes, until the edges are just set.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

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