Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.67 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are glossy.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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