Peanut Cocoa Cookies Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Whole wheat - 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons
 All-purpose flour - 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons
 Unsweetened cocoa1 Tablespoon
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Chunky peanut butter3 Tablespoon
 Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Granulated Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Dark brown sugar2 Tablespoon, firmly packed
 Egg1
 Vanilla extract1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 350° F.
2) Use a small mixing bowl, to add flours, cocoa, and baking powder. Combine well and set aside.
3) In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and margarine with the help of two forks.
4) Use an electric mixture to add sugars at medium speed to beat until thoroughly combined and mixture is light and fluffy.
5) Fold in egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
6) Add the flour mixture and continue beating, until combined.
7) Make out 12 equal portions from the dough and shape into balls.

MAKING
8) Use a nonstick cookie sheet to arrange the balls, spacing 1 inch apart.
9) Slightly flatten the cookies on top, with the help of the tines of a fork. Press in the opposite direction for the second time and create a checkerboard pattern.
10) Place inside oven to bake for 15 minutes until the cookies are firm to touch.
11) Transfer the cookies on wire rack. Allow to cool.

SERVING
12) Serve the cookies with your choice of beverages.
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