CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
– Flour – Creamy peanut butter – Butter – Cocoa powder – Sugar – Light brown sugar – Eggs – Baking soda – Baking powder – Vanilla
INGREDIENTS
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
STEP ONE
Set aside the extra ½ cup of sugar to roll the dough balls in. Cream the butter and the peanut butter until well combined.
STEP TWO
Slowly add the sifted flour, cocoa, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix just until the flour is incorporated.
STEP SIX
Using either a small cookie dough scoop or a tablespoon to scoop out the dough. Shape them into 1 -1 ½ in cookie dough balls.
STEP EIGHT
Roll the cookie dough balls in the ½ cup reserved sugar until completely covered. Place the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart.
STEP NINE
Using a fork, lightly press a criss-cross pattern into the cookies. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
STEP TEN
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 2 to 3 minutes. Allow cookies to cool and store in an airtight container.
STEP ELEVEN