Chocolate-Peanut Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Peanut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound good-quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 1 cup unsalted peanuts (about 6 ounces); 1 cup peanut butter chips (about 6 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound good-quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 cup unsalted peanuts (about 6 ounces)
1 cup peanut butter chips (about 6 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets.
3
In a small bowl, melt the chocolate over a pan of simmering water; let cool.
4
In another small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
5
In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
6
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla and blend until smooth.
7
Add the melted chocolate, whole eggs and egg whites and mix until incorporated.
8
Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined.
9
Add the peanuts and peanut butter chips.
10
For each cookie, scoop a scant 1/4 cup of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between the cookies.
11
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just set in the middle; bake about 3 minutes longer for crisper cookies.
12
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

1938

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound good-quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Peanut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Peanut Cookies

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