Last Minute Holiday Gifts: Dark Chocolate Chip-Peanut Butter Cookies
December 17, 2010
Wow, cookies are in abundance this time of year, and instead of racking my brain trying to create something new to give as holiday gifts, I decided to go back to a tried and true favorite. Dark Chocolate Chip-Peanut Butter Cookies are so incredibly fabulous. This recipe is adapted from a “Cooking Light” recipe that I have made many times. What I love about it is that it is lightened up a bit since it has no butter. Instead, it uses Canola oil, water and egg whites. These cookies come out soft and moist with just a hint of peanut butter. Feel free to substitute semisweet chocolate chips or even mini chocolate chips if you like. These are great to give as gifts to neighbors and teachers as well as to leave out for Santa on Christmas eve.
Dark Chocolate Chip-Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Yield:
about 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
21/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
21/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, beating with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, beating with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
20 Responses to “Last Minute Holiday Gifts: Dark Chocolate Chip-Peanut Butter Cookies”
The Teacher Cooks says:
December, 17 2010at 08:21 am
I am making these! Dark chocolate and peanut butter is just the best.
Tracy says:
December, 18 2010at 11:17 pm
There's nothing better than the tried-and-true! These look wonderful!
Lisa says:
December, 20 2010at 01:45 am
There's nothing wrong with an old favorite, especially with it has peanut butter and chocolate (the two best things in the world).
December, 17 2010at 09:17 am
Thanks for lightening up my favorite cookie!! These look great girl :) XO
Tammy says:
December, 17 2010at 12:55 pm
OMG these look heavenly!
Stephanie says:
December, 17 2010at 12:57 pm
Alison, I can't wait to make these. Perfect for my holiday cookie swap next week. Thanks so much
Lisa says:
December, 17 2010at 01:01 pm
These sound great, and awesome photo. I could grab one out of that cute container
Linda says:
December, 17 2010at 01:06 pm
This has to be m favorite cookie combination! Can't wait to make these this weekend
Francie says:
December, 17 2010at 01:23 pm
These are a huge wow. Headed to the grocery store ASAP
Julie says:
December, 17 2010at 03:21 pm
Love that these have no butter and use dark chocolate. I can always can't on you to reduce calories and fat but not sacrifise flavor
Christine says:
December, 20 2010at 01:47 am
I made these today for a holiday cookie swap party and they were a hit! Thanks for sharing! Yum!
Nutritioulicious says:
December, 20 2010at 08:38 pm
Yum, these look delish! I love the combo of chocolate and peanut butter! Will def have to try these!
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Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says:
November, 30 2011at 11:35 am
Sounds like a great cookie. Love that it's Cooking Light.
Elana says:
December, 11 2012at 04:27 am
Can I use less sugar or will that ruin the cookies? They look really good and am definitely going to try them