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Ina Garten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Ina Garten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Delightful and easy Ina Garten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies blend rich flavors and chewy textures for an indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Or crunchy for added texture
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Or almond extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Or dark chocolate chips
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Swirls For an indulgent touch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together unsalted butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add light brown and granulated sugar, blending until well mixed.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, followed by vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
  8. Use a scoop to form balls of dough, placing them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
  10. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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