Peanut Butter. Chocolate. Need I say more?
I probably could’ve stopped this post with this photo right here. Don’t you think?
I’m sure you can see where this post is going…
Tell me, have you ever seen anything more precious? So cute!
A chocolate-y, peanut-y piece of heaven.
Now, whatever you do, do NOT taste the batter. Do NOT! I’m warning you. You might not get these cookies baked if you do.
So, I have to tell you something. This is the 1st time I tried dropping the cookie sheet from 8″ high onto the counter when the cookies were fresh from the oven (someone’s suggestion for the perfect cookie). The 1st time I did it, it worked great! Look how flat they got. No more chubby, pudgy center.
The 2nd time, not so much luck. Ouch! Cookie catastrophe!!!
The Husband? “Maybe you should’ve used 2 hands when you did that.”
Thanks. I know. Right?
So p.s. – note to self – use 2 hands if you’re going to drop your cookie sheet on the counter to flatten your cookies.
🙂
But all is well that ends well. These cookies are some seriously rich, decadent and creamy-delicious cookies. Even the poor ugly ones.
Try them.
Please!
Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 10-ounce package Reeses peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed. Add the eggs and vanilla. In a medium-size bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Slowly add to the creamed mixture continuing to mix. When thoroughly mixed, fold in the peanut butter chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop cookies onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Cool on wire racks.
Recipe slightly adapted from All Recipes @ Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies.
Ashley says
Peanut butter and chocolate = the best combo ever. haha I can never say no. These cookies look and sound amazing. I always make peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips but never with an actual chocolate cookie base – I need to try these!
Kristi says
Ooooo – that sounds good too! I’m going to have to try that. Have a beautiful week!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I want to make this so badly right now but I don’t have any pb chips and the stores are all closed because it’s a national holiday *sighs*. They look so so so good!
Have a wonderful week! xx
Kristi says
Oh no!!! I feel your pain. I’ll eat one for you. 🙂
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Chocolate + Peanut Butter = the best! I love anything with chocolate and pb and can’t wait to give these cookies a try! 🙂
Kristi says
Me too Chelsea – me too! I love it to much I think!
Marcie says
I made cookies like this a bazillion years ago and forgot about them…why? How? These look so delicious, Kristi, and I know I’d have trouble enforcing my willpower!
Kristi says
I did too Marcie – just give in and eat only 1/2 dozen. Haha!
Pam says
Wow…those really look good!…I wondered if there is a way to cut back on the sugar?…Seems to me that I could eat more of them if they were a tiny bit less sweet. The peanut butter pieces seem as though they might compensate for a bit less sugar..guess I’ll just have to make them and see…XXXOOO!
Kristi says
I think you could cut back on the sugar – they are pretty sweet! If you do try it, let me now if it works! Happy New Year beautiful! We are missing you! XOXO right back at you!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Kristi, these look delicious! I love chocolate and peanut butter…combined I am in heaven! I’ve never heard of dropping the cookies from such a distance. Interesting, I’ll have to try next time…of course with 2 hands 😀
Kristi says
Hahaha! I hope you have better luck than I did! I have never heard of that before either – which is why I had to try it. I hope you love the cookies.
Kelly says
Haha you totally had me at that first picture! Love peanut butter and chocolate and these cookies look amazing and sound so good:) I’ve got to pick up some more peanut butter chips to give these a try – thanks for sharing Kristi:)
Kristi says
Any time! I love Peanut Butter & Chocolate too! I hope you enjoy the cookies.
Dina says
they look yummy!
Kristi says
So glad you like them! Thank you for visiting!
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Chocolate and peanut butter?! Yes! Best pair ever! These cookies are making me drool!
Today I posted on chocolate and peanut butter too! Weird coincidence?!
Kristi says
No girl – not weird coincidence… great minds think alike! Hahahaha! And, I agree – best pair ever.
Tamara Coleman says
Best flavor combo next to sweet & salty! Mmm, a nice glass of milk and a cookie is now calling my name 🙂
http://www.prettybitchescancooktoo.com
Kristi says
Ohhhhh I am ssssoooo with you – with a cold glass of milk, these cookies are all mine. I’ve never been known to be willing to share. Haha!
Johlene says
I absolutely love peanut butter & chocolate together…. these cookies look really delicious Kristi 🙂 🙂 Have a great week!! Xx
Kristi says
Thanks Johlene – with a couple of dozens of these, we could chat for hours, couldn’t we? 🙂
Johlene says
Oh yes we COULD!!!! :):):)
Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says
Thanks for the warning not to try the batter 😉 This looks like something I couldn’t stop eating. Haha. Looks delicious!
Kristi says
Oh my gosh girl – don’t do it! 🙂 It is ssssoooo good! Have a lovely week!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
So hilarious about the poor, ugly second-round cookies! I’ve gotta confess – I’ve never heard of the dropping technique – I’m gonna have to check into that! And, hey – it’s awesome when you get ugly ones, because you know for sure there will be at least a few you won’t have to share! 😀
Kristi says
Exactly! The ugly ones are safe from giving away! Hahaha! I’d never tried the drop method before either, but I can see how it would work for cookies you want to deflate quickly and evenly! It was a fun tip to try. Just please…use TWO hands. TWO!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
Ahahahah I can eat all of these, regardless the shape! They just look fantastic.
Kristi says
Thank you! They are good – and addictive! Have a great week!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Now that you told me NOT to try the batter that means I’m going to have to hahaha They look great – who cares if they aren’t “perfect”!
Kristi says
Noooo! Don’t do it! Hahaha! No, go ahead do it – it’s pretty darn tasty! Have a great week Ashley
Rachel @ the dessert chronicles says
You can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! These look delicious :-).
Kristi says
I agree with you! They are the best together, aren’t they? Have a beautiful week!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
Kristi, I enjoyed this post on so many levels!! First of all, I have never heard of dropping a cookie sheet on the counter to level out the cookies: I am SO trying it!…..and my husband will probably glare at me like “What ARE you doing?” Secondly, I agree: There are few flavor combinations out there that I crave like peanut butter and chocolate!! In fact, these cookies remind me of peanut butter and chocolate ice cream over at Baskin Robbins (ever try it??) And I too would have a hard time not eating all that yummy batter! Pinning this for later use!! 🙂
Kristi says
Oh my gosh – I love Baskin & Robbins Peanut Butter & Chocolate ice cream!!! Thanks so much for the pin. It makes me happy to hear you loved the post. p.s. use two hands when you drop the cookie sheet. 😉 Haha! Have a beautiful week!
Christin@SpicySouthernKithcen says
I agree, chocolate and peanut butter is the best combination ever! Ugly cookies just mean more for the cook to eat 🙂
Kristi says
Hahaha! I never thought of it that way –>”Ugly cookies just mean more for the cook to eat”. I’m completely on board with that plan! LOL
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Ok Kristie, you definitely had me at PB! You are so funny… just read what you put up above and it is soooo true about how we just need to eat the ugly cookies… I am laughing right now! These are getting pinned… and printed out to make very soon!
Kristi says
Ugly cookies = more for the cook! Thank you for the pin! Have a great week!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
Nope, you seriously don’t need to say any more! PB and chocolate…I’m sold! It’s definitely one of my favorite combos! These look deeeeelicious. 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Tina! I hope you have a beautiful week!
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
What a great combination. These look absolutely scrumptious.
Kristi says
Thank you! They’re so good, it’s hard to eat just one! Have a beautiful week!
Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk says
I think I would be too impatient and eat that spoonful or raw dough! But my goodness, these do look amazing… really wishing I had a batch in front of me right now!
Kristi says
It’s addictive – that’s for sure! Have a great weekend!