So many folks dismiss the magnificence of the combination of chocolate with both cinnamon and, yes, raisins.
It really is meant to be – in a sweet treat – crunchy, chewy, spicy, and with peanut butter as well, nice and creamy.
Chocolate Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cookies
8 Tbs. butter, room temperature (one standard stick)
2 cups Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter (or peanut butter with cinnamon & raisins added – 1/2 tsp. cinnamon + 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup raisins)
3 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all purpose flour
10 oz. dark chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Cream together the butters, eggs, and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, as well as the cocoa powder. Mix well.
Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Plop 1″-ish sized mounds on to parchment lined baking sheets. Flatten with the back of a juice glass.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until fragrant and toasty!
