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Ina Garten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Irresistible Ina Garten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Delight in the irresistible Ina Garten Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy peanut butter can be used for texture
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for less sweet cookies
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Avoid imitation vanilla
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with a gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Chocolate Chip Mix-in
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Can swap for dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, slightly underbake the cookies. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

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