Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are some of the most decadent cookies I've ever made. They are rich, chocolaty, and gooey. Good luck eating more than one.

​Ingredients 

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup black cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces dark chocolate chunks

Directions

Set racks in the center and lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Add the butter and peanut butter to a small skillet and set over low heat. Use a rubber spatula to stir occasionally, as the butter melts and the peanut butter softens, to form a cohesive mixture. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter mixture and whisk to form a smooth, cohesive paste, about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk again for about 2 minutes, until well incorporated and slightly aerated.

Add the black cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Use a rubber spatula to fold and fully combine. Add the flour and chocolate chips. Fold again, until just combined.

Use a 1 1/2–ounce cookie scoop, or three tablespoons, to portion the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each scoop. Bake for about 12-13 minutes, rotating and turning the sheets halfway through, until the cookies are puffed and slightly spread.

Remove the sheets from the oven. Lift one of the sheets a few inches above the counter and let it drop. Repeat three more times to flatten and spread the cookies. Repeat with the other sheet. Let the cookies cool completely on the sheets.

You might think the cookies aren't cooked completely but leave them on the cookie sheet while they are cooling. They will hold together well once they have cooled.