Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Cookies are the ultimate treat for any dessert lover. These non-vegetarian American cookies feature a soft, cake-like texture, enriched with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, topped with crunchy candy-coated pieces. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, they are a fantastic addition to any dessert table.

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Overview

These cookies are a delightful blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. With a soft, cake-like interior and a crunchy candy topping, they are a treat for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Peanuts, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 48

Cooking Time: 85 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups butter, softened
• 0.5 Cups vegetable shortening
• 0.75 Cups white sugar
• 0.67 Cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Whole eggs
• 0.67 Cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 Teaspoon salt
• 0.75 Cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces, divided
• 0.25 Cup reserved candy-coated peanut butter pieces

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and shortening until well combined. Add the white and brown sugar, beating until creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs, followed by the cocoa powder, until the mixture is even in color.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this flour mixture into the cocoa mixture until thoroughly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and 0.75 cups of the peanut butter candies, reserving the rest.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 45 minutes until chilled.
5. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently press a few reserved candy pieces into the top of each cookie.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to racks to cool completely.

Enjoy these decadent cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!