Decadent Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these Decadent Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight Cookies. The rich combination of creamy peanut butter and luscious chocolate creates a cookie experience that is simply irresistible. Each bite offers a chewy texture loaded with chunks of peanut butter cups, making it a favorite for chocolate lovers and peanut butter enthusiasts alike. These cookies are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on your own for a satisfying treat any time of day.
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Servings
108
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (firmly packed)
Crisco shortening
2/3 cup
water
1 tablespoon
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
eggs
2
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
cocoa powder
1/3 cup
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
peanut butter cups
2 cups (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare sheets of foil on your countertop to cool the cookies once baked.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, Crisco shortening, water, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture on medium speed using an electric mixer until the ingredients are thoroughly blended and creamy.
3
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure everything is well incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture at low speed, just until blended. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
6
Gently fold in the coarsely chopped peanut butter cups, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Using a rounded measuring tablespoon, drop dollops of the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8
Bake one baking sheet in the preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still chewy—the key is to avoid overbaking.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before gently transferring them to the prepared foil to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
15g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Decadent Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight Cookies.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 108 calories.
What are the primary flavor profiles?
These cookies feature a rich combination of creamy peanut butter and luscious chocolate.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They have a chewy texture loaded with chunks of peanut butter cups.
What type of sugar is required for the dough?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of firmly packed brown sugar.
Do I use butter or shortening in this recipe?
This recipe uses 2/3 cup of Crisco shortening instead of butter.
How much flour is needed?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the oven temperature for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
How many eggs are used in the mixture?
The recipe requires 2 eggs, added one at a time.
How much cocoa powder should I add?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of cocoa powder.
How many peanut butter cups are needed?
You will need 2 cups of coarsely chopped peanut butter cups.
Should the baking sheets be greased?
No, the dough should be dropped onto ungreased baking sheets.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake them for 7 to 9 minutes, or until set but still chewy.
How far apart should I place the dough on the baking sheet?
Place the dollops about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
What size should the cookie dough dollops be?
Use a rounded measuring tablespoon to drop the dough.
What is the fat content per cookie?
Each cookie contains 5 grams of fat.
How much protein is in one cookie?
Each cookie provides 2 grams of protein.
What is the carbohydrate count for these cookies?
There are 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Is there any salt in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What is the purpose of adding water to the mixture?
One tablespoon of water is added to the initial creamed mixture of sugar and shortening.
How should I prep the dry ingredients?
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
How do I avoid making the cookies tough?
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture at low speed just until blended, and be careful not to overmix.
How should I cool the cookies after baking?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to foil to cool completely.
What speed should the electric mixer be set to?
Use medium speed to cream the initial ingredients and low speed when adding the dry ingredients.
Can I substitute the peanut butter cups?
The recipe specifically calls for 2 cups of coarsely chopped peanut butter cups for the best texture and flavor.
What is the leavening agent used?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 10 total ingredients.
Is this recipe considered a drop cookie?
Yes, it is categorized as a drop cookie recipe.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include cookies, chocolate, peanut butter, chewy cookies, dessert, drop cookies, and baking.