Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (do not use Dutch cocoa)
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter, baking chips (can use less)
  • 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Set oven to 350°.
  • Set oven rack to middle position.
  • Prepare a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • In a bowl sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.
  • Beat in flour mixture just until combined (the dough will be thick).
  • Stir in both baking chips.
  • If desired you can refrigerate the dough until ready to bake.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoons about 2- inches apart onto cookie/baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are just set and begin to crack on top.
  • Cool cookies on sheets for 1 minute and then transfer to racks to cool completely.