Peanut Butter Cookies (Double Chocolate)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (120g) peanut butter
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/3 cups (295g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• to taste Reduce flour by 1/3 cup

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Whisk cocoa into dry ingredients; reduce flour accordingly.
6. Scoop balls; press with a fork to make a crosshatch.
7. Bake 10–11 minutes; cool 5 minutes on the sheet.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for the most consistent texture.