Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

I ran out of cookies.

It's a sad day when that happens!

I went ahead and made a new favorite of mine, realizing I never shared this recipe with you!

Reasons they are a favorite? 

They have peanut butter in them, and chocolate chips too!

All with no butter, less sugar and egg whites.  These are definitely a healthier cookie.  (Which I am into right now.)

These cookies are very light, soft and cake-like!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

(Printable Recipe)

Ingredients:

*½ cup granulated sugar

*½ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup creamy peanut butter

¼ cup water

¼ cup canola oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large egg whites

1 large egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

*2/3 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate mini chips

Directions: 

·         Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

·         Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with mixer at medium speed until smooth.

·         Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.

·         Add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, stirring just until combined.

·         Stir in mini chips.

·         Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on baking sheets (lined with silicone baking liner).

·         Bake for 12 minutes or until golden.

·         Cool on a wire rack.

* Original recipe calls for 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar.  It also calls for only all-purpose flour but I always like to add some whole wheat flour in too!

Source:  slightly adapted from Cooking Light, December 2008

Enjoy your weekend!