Chocolate and peanut cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C.

2. 2

   In a bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer until you obtain a smooth and uniformly colored paste.

3. 3

   Add the brown sugar, then the granulated sugar.

4. 4

   The mixture should take on the consistency of cream and no more sugar grains should be detectable.

5. 5

   Sift together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder to avoid lumps forming.

6. 6

   In a non-stick frying pan, lightly toast the peanuts without adding any fat.

7. 7

   Chop the chocolate or grate it using a coarse grater.

8. 8

   Mix the flour, baking soda, and baking powder mixture into the paste.

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   Then add the beaten egg in small batches, 2 drops of vanilla extract, the chocolate, and the toasted and cooled peanuts.

10. 10

    Stir well.

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    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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    Using a spoon, scoop out small portions of dough and place them on the parchment, spacing them about 5 cm apart.

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    Gently press down on them with a fork dipped in flour and give them a regular shape.

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    Slide the tray into the oven and bake for 12 minutes.

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    Once this time has elapsed, remove it.

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    Let the cookies cool for 1 or 2 minutes before removing them with a spatula.

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    Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.