Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup salted or unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups peanut butter chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, use a whisk to sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs and vanilla beating on medium speed until fully incorporated.

5. 5

   Lower the speed of the mixer to medium-low and gradually spoon the sifted flour mixture to the bowl with the creamed mixture. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl periodically. Beat until fully moistened.

6. 6

   By hand, stir in the peanut butter chips into the dough until they're evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Use a medium cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to divide the cookie dough placing cookie dough balls 2-inches apart on the pan.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.