Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Deliciously chewy chocolate cookies studded with creamy peanut butter chips.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) package peanut butter chips

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl cream sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beating well.
3. In another bowl combine flour, baking cocoa, baking soda and salt. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in peanut butter chips.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes. Cookies will be soft. Cool on the baking sheet until set, about 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.