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    Home » Recipes

    Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies

    September 6, 2017 *Updated* April 3, 2019 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 148 Comments

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    When just any old cookie won’t do, these Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies will have you grabbing more!

    Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies on a plate.

    Are you a cookie lover? Do you like them crisp? How about chewy? Flat or a nice big fat dome? So many choices. So many flavours. Cookies can be complicated if you know what I mean.

    Nothing beats a fresh, home-baked cookie. When I was a kid, this was the perfect after school treat. I was one of the lucky kids who had a mom that baked. We never had bought cookies or cakes in our house. When we had bake sales at school (yes, I am dating myself here), she had no problem whipping something up every time.

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    For me, the chewy cookies always topped the list. Now that I am an adult, combining ingredients like sea salt caramel and espresso into cookies is so good. Give these chewy oatmeal cookies a try.

    Balls of cookie dough to be combined together to make the final cookie.

    Unfortunately today, people are so busy, things are different these days. Baking in most households is more of a treat than ever. If you are my age, you might think that the “slower pace” of our childhood years weren’t that bad after all. We may not have had all the cell phones, shopping malls and fast food restaurants, but we did have dinner together as a family each night, and lots of wonderful homemade food to eat.

    PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE

    I can honestly say I don’t know of one person that does not love this classic flavour combo. Do you? How could you not think it is one of those perfect pairings?

    Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookie dough balls prior to baking.

    This tasty combination can be used in so many recipes. From breakfast to dessert, and snacks in between, peanut butter and chocolate will get your taste buds watering. Reese’s really know what they are doing. Have you tried my cupcakes?

    Now, when it comes to cookies, these Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies are in a league all their own. A little labour intensive, but so worth the effort. These cookies will have your guests wanting to take leftovers home (if there are any). Most people cannot eat just one.

    Close up of cookie on the cookie sheet right out of the oven.

    COOKIES or BROWNIES?

    Do you have a preference? These cookies are a cross between cookies and brownies. Thick, rich, chewy and oh so addictive. If you have a bit of time to spare, I really suggest you give these a try.

    The first time I made them, they were for a Father’s Day dinner get together. Party perfect since the recipe makes a nice large batch of big cookies. I don’t recall any leftovers either.

    Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies on a plate with bottles of the flavoured extract used in the recipe.

    This time I made them for our annual Labour Day BBQ, and again they were the hit of the party. We did have some leftovers this time. I was tempted to put them in the freezer so I could sneak myself a treat now and then. What a nice little delicious gem to have with a latte on a weekday afternoon.

    Okay, let’s talk about the labour intensive part. I don’t want to scare you from making these totally addictive treats. If you bake cookies, you will be a pro at this. Seriously these are so much easier than baking and frosting a cake.

    A pile of the Peanut Butter cookies on the table.

    So, what you have to do is mix the 2 different batters, and let them chill in the fridge (VERY important step here) for at least 2 hours. This is the perfect time to go out to brunch (like I did) then come back home and bake.

    When the batter is ready, roll each flavour into balls (like 36 of each kind). I find this is the fastest and easiest way to make these cookies. Then you take 1 ball of each flavour and create a larger (2 flavoured) ball. Look at the photos, you will see what I mean.

    Bake, cool and enjoy! See it isn’t as hard as you think. Chilling the batter is the longest part. Eating these is the EASY part!

    So if you want to impress your family and friends, I guarantee hands down these Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies will do it!

    Overhead shot of the cookies on a plate with some on the table too.

    In case you would like another divine peanut butter chocolate combo, Extremely Addictive Milk Chocolate Peanut Bites are to die for. A no bake treat that will disappear in a flash.

    What’s your favourite peanut butter and chocolate treat?


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    Peanut butter cookies on a plate with some spilling on to the table.

    Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate Cookies

    Peanut Butter Reverse Chocolate  Cookies combine the wonderful flavours of peanut butter and chocolate, baked up in one outstanding cookie. Soft, chewy and chocolaty. You will eat more than one!!
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    Course: Cookies
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: Peanut butter treats
    Prep Time: 3 hours
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours 12 minutes
    Servings: 36 cookies
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Cookie Dough:

    • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoons peanut butter extract
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 ¾ cups cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoons baking soda
    • ½ teaspoons salt
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 cup peanut butter chips

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:

    • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature butter)
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 egg
    • ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoons chocolate extract
    • ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoons salt
    • 1 cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    For the Chocolate Dough:

    • Cream butter and sugars using a hand mixer.
    • Beat in egg and peanut butter extract. Be sure to scrape down sides of the bowl when needed.
    • In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
    • Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients. Dough will be thick.
    • Using a spoon or spatula, mx in milk.
    • Fold in peanut butter chips. Set dough aside.

    For the Peanut Butter Dough:

    • Cream butter and sugars using a hand or stand mixer.
    • Add peanut butter, egg and chocolate extract. Be sure to scrap down the sides of the bowl when needed.
    • In a bowl combine, flour, baking soda and salt.
    • Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients.
    • Fold in chocolate chips. Set dough aside.
    • CHILL both doughs for 2 HOURS ***This is an important step*** 
    • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray or line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
    • Remove doughs from fridge.
    • Take approx. tablespoon of each dough (one at a time) and roll into a ball.
    • Put the two balls together and make 1 large ball.
    • Place on prepared cookie sheet, and bake for approx. 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, and transfer to cooling rack
      ***Cookies will look under baked*** They will finish baking and firm up while cooling.  
    • ENJOY!!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.3mg

    Notes

    You can keep these in an airtight container for about 10 days....IF they last that long in your house. Freezing them works great too.
    This recipe was adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction.
     
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    Comments

    1. Jenni LeBaron

      September 13, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      This is the most delicious yin and yang style cookie! I love that the peanut butter side has chocolate chips and the chocolate side has peanut butter chips. These would be gobbled up at my house!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        September 15, 2019 at 10:42 am

        These are SOOOO addictive. I need to make more now that you have me looking at the recipe.

    2. Amy Nash

      March 05, 2018 at 12:19 am

      I made these for my family and they are so, so yummy! Seriously hard to resist and really not THAT much trouble to make. Totally worth the effort!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        March 05, 2018 at 12:02 pm

        I KNOW…these are so addictive. The best part is you can make a HUGE batch and put some in the freezer.

    3. Jodie Morgan

      September 19, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Cookies are my weakness. Probably even more than ice cream of cake. I love love love cookies. I also love peanut butter and chocolate so I do believe these cookies are in my near future.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2017 at 9:54 pm

        Well I sure hope you give them a try…be warned…they are totally addictive.

    4. Donna

      September 17, 2017 at 11:46 pm

      Ha thats so funny you mention that your mom was happy to bake things up for the bake sale. It was my turn to bring the snack for preschool this week, and I brought some homemade zucchini and raisin mini muffins, my sons teacher (who has been teaching for 35 years no less), was super excited to have something in class that wasn’t out of a packet. How sad is that?? These cookies sound amazing, and I will definitely be whipping up a batch for the kids to enjoy after school at the end of the week 🙂 They will be so excited!!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 18, 2017 at 9:00 am

        Yes unfortunately we are in an age where “home baked” is a thing of the past. I agree it is sad.

    5. Monica | Nourish & Fete

      September 17, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      These look delicious, you’re right, it’s the perfect flavor combo! I bake ALL THE TIME, and can’t imagine my household any other way. 🙂 The only problem is having to give away so much so we don’t all overeat!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 17, 2017 at 7:05 pm

        Yes well I try to tuck some away in the freezer for later. I understand the not over doing it part!!

    6. Kim @ Three Olives Branch

      September 17, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      What a fun idea! They look so cute, and the peanut butter and chocolate combination is such a classic. Yum!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 17, 2017 at 7:06 pm

        These cookies are so addictive.

    7. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat

      September 15, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Chocolate and peanut butter is one of the best flavour combos! These cookies look so, so good!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 15, 2017 at 3:29 pm

        They are SOOOOO addictive. Hope you give them a try.

    8. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

      September 15, 2017 at 9:55 am

      I’ve never used those flavors of extract before – I didn’t even know they existed! This is such a classic flavor combo, and they’re *so* pretty!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 15, 2017 at 10:21 am

        These extracts are so good…and you only need to use a little.

    9. Cheryl

      September 14, 2017 at 6:36 pm

      Yum! Pb and chocolate is a classic combo. I love how you used both chocolate and pb chips too!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 14, 2017 at 10:14 pm

        Yes these cookies really ROCK!

    10. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      September 14, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      I was asking the grandkids the other day what they wanted me to make them for Halloween. I showed them your cookies and told them my thought for the variation. They were thrilled. Can’t wait to make them.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 14, 2017 at 10:15 pm

        AWESOME….let me know how they turn out for you.

    11. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

      September 13, 2017 at 8:29 am

      YUM! You can never go wrong with this flavor combo!!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 13, 2017 at 11:01 am

        The classic combo that never gets old.

    12. Andrea

      September 12, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      Cant go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter, they re just the perfect combo (especially in cookies)!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 13, 2017 at 7:37 am

        The classic flavour combo never gets old.

    13. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

      September 12, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      Loves these cookies!!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 13, 2017 at 7:37 am

        Hope you give them a try…and are so delicious.

    14. gunjan

      September 12, 2017 at 11:13 am

      The combination of peanut butter and chocolate in a cookie is to kill for. These cookies are seriously mouthwatering.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 13, 2017 at 7:37 am

        These cookies are seriously addictive…hope you give them a try.

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