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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Rich, chewy cookies made with peanut butter, cocoa, and two kinds of chips — a healthier indulgence in 20 minutes.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
18 cookies
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup peanut butter chips

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Cookies can be frozen for longer storage.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk eggs and brown sugar until combined.

  3. 3

    Add peanut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Stir in cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until a thick batter forms.

  5. 5

    Fold in chocolate and peanut butter chips.

  6. 6

    Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Bake for 9–11 minutes. Cookies will appear soft but will set as they cool.

  8. 8

    Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.