Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Kim
- 23 minutes ago
- 4 min read
If you’re craving something sweet, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is the perfect way to satisfy that sugar fix. With just a little time and a batch of rich, irresistible dough, you’ll have soft, chewy cookies that bring together the best of both worlds - chocolate and peanut butter.
This chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe came from a friend I worked with many years ago during our potluck-filled office days. She’d always bring a batch of these rich, chewy cookies, and they disappeared fast! When I made them at home for the first time, my husband, a huge Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup fan, immediately said they gave him those same irresistible peanut butter and chocolate vibes.
Few things in life are as satisfying as a cookie that hits all the right notes - soft, chewy, rich, and just the right amount of sweet. This cookie checks all those boxes and more. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a dreamy marriage of two beloved flavors, and a recipe you may want to keep in your rotation. Â
If you're a fan of chewy peanut butter cookies, give my Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe a try! They are delicious with or without the chocolate candy added!
If you’ve been scrolling through cookie recipes or wandering through the grocery store wondering what to make next, consider this a sign. These easy to make and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies bring the nostalgic comfort of a classic peanut butter cookie but with a chocolate twist that transforms them into a decadent dessert. Whether you're using chocolate frosting or a chocolate fudge frosting, the result is one of the best cookie creations you’ll taste. The peanut butter flavor is front and center thanks to creamy peanut butter, and the texture strikes that perfect balance - crispy edges and irresistibly soft cookies on the inside. It is only five ingredients, but your family will think you make delicious, decadent desserts!Â
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What You Need
Chocolate Fudge FrostingÂ
Peanut Butter
Egg
All Purpose Flour
Sugar
Tips for Making Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Cold eggs can throw off the texture of your dough; room temperature eggs blend more easily into wet ingredients, leading to a more uniform cookie texture.
Whether you're using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, begin at low speed and work your way up to medium speed or medium-high speed as needed. Always scrape down the sides and check the bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated evenly.
Rolling the dough into evenly sized balls of dough (or dough balls) helps ensure even baking; a cookie scoop works well!
Crunchy peanut butter can be used in place of creamy peanut butter if you want a little crunch!
Want a little more chocolate, add in semi-sweet or white chocolate chips
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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Open the can of chocolate fudge frosting and stir it well. Reserve 1/3 cup of the frosting to lightly frost the cooled cookies.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1-16 oz can of chocolate fudge frosting (minus reserved amount), 1 cup peanut butter and 1 egg. Â Mix well with an electric mixer until all ingredient are fully combined. You may also mix by hand with a wooden spoon. Â
Step 3: Slowly add in 1-1/2 cups flour and mix on low speed until the cookie dough is fully combined. Cover your counter with parchment paper and scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place on parchment paper and flatten the cookie with the bottom of a glass and then sprinkle with white sugar. Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 4-6 minutes. Do not over bake! Allow the cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes on the cookie sheet before moving to cooling rack.Â
Above Left: Flour slowly added to mixture. Above Right: Dough formed into 1" balls, pressed down with the bottom of a glass and sprinkled with sugar.
Step 4: Once the cookies have cooled completely, lightly frost each cookie with the reserved chocolate fudge frosting and enjoy!
How to Store Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
After cooling, keep the cookies fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. An airtight container will help preserve that soft, chewy texture we all crave.
From the moment the delicious scent of cookies hits the air to the last soft bite, this cookie delivers on flavor and comfort. If you're a chocolate and peanut butter fan, it could be one of those yummy recipes you’ll come back time and time again and who knows, it might become one of your favorite cookies! And the best part? You only need 5 ingredients and a little time to create something unforgettable because these cookies come together quickly and easily! They are Forkin' Good! Â
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