Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add in the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.

6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat.

8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

9. Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie to create a crisscross pattern.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.

11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.