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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies You’ll Love

Delight in these Chocolate Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies that blend rich chocolate flavors with creamy peanut butter for a chewy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted if preferred.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used as substitute.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter may alter texture.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, use flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water).
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed for smoother taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Not critical if using only baking soda.
  • 0.5 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Can be replaced with regular chips or omitted.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Creates the signature crinkle effect.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter, dark brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter until fluffy.
  3. Add in the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
  6. Form dough balls slightly smaller than golf balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
  7. Place the dough balls on the cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Once baked, let them cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure precisely and ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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