Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining your baking sheets with parchment paper. This will ensure your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick!

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and vegetable shortening. Using an electric mixer, beat them together until they’re well blended and creamy. Next, add in the white sugar and brown sugar, mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy. Don’t forget to add the vanilla extract and eggs; beat until everything is combined and the color is uniform.

3. Step 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. It’s going to smell amazing!

4. Step 4

   Now, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of the candy-coated peanut butter pieces. Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. Reserve the remaining candy pieces for later.

5. Step 5

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes. Chilling the dough helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.

6. Step 6

   Once chilled, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. Gently press a few of the reserved candy pieces into the top of each cookie for that extra pop of color and flavor.

7. Step 7

   Bake in your preheated oven for about 8 to 9 minutes. The cookies will look slightly underbaked, but they’ll firm up as they cool. Let them sit on the baking sheets for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen!