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
10 minutes
20 minutes
about 3 dozen
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. 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.
I am making these! Dark chocolate and peanut butter is just the best.
Thanks for lightening up my favorite cookie!! These look great girl 🙂 XO
OMG these look heavenly!
Alison, I can’t wait to make these. Perfect for my holiday cookie swap next week. Thanks so much
These sound great, and awesome photo. I could grab one out of that cute container
This has to be m favorite cookie combination! Can’t wait to make these this weekend
I love this combination – classic.
These are a huge wow. Headed to the grocery store ASAP
YUM! These look so good.. I LOVE dark chocolate!
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
There’s nothing better than the tried-and-true! These look wonderful!
There’s nothing wrong with an old favorite, especially with it has peanut butter and chocolate (the two best things in the world).
I made these today for a holiday cookie swap party and they were a hit! Thanks for sharing! Yum!
Yum, these look delish! I love the combo of chocolate and peanut butter! Will def have to try these!
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Sounds like a great cookie. Love that it’s Cooking Light.
Can I use less sugar or will that ruin the cookies? They look really good and am definitely going to try them
I think you can reduce it slightly with no problem
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