There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies filling your kitchen! These Easy Peanut Cookies are the ultimate American classic — a perfect balance between a chewy texture and a slightly crispy edge. With just a few simple ingredients like soft butter, brown and white sugar, cocoa, dark chocolate flakes, and roasted peanuts, you can make a batch of cookies that tastes like they came straight from a bakery. The combination of cocoa and peanuts creates a deep, nutty flavor, while the chocolate adds that irresistible touch of sweetness. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to prepare — no fancy techniques or complicated steps required, just mix, scoop, and bake!
Whether you’re baking for your family, friends, or just to treat yourself, these homemade peanut cookies are guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm with a glass of milk for a comforting snack, or pack them in a jar to enjoy on the go. They’re also perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. You can even customize them by adding white chocolate chunks, caramel bits, or extra peanuts for more crunch. If you’re searching for a quick, foolproof dessert that’s as delicious as it looks, this American cookie recipe will become your new favorite. Soft, rich, and full of flavor — these cookies are simply irresistible!
Easy to cook peanut cookies
Ingredients:
½ cup soft butter
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup + 3 tbsp flour
1 tbsp + 2 tsp cocoa
½ tsp baking powder
1 pinch of salt
¼ cup + 1 tbsp dark chocolate flakes
1 cups + 3 tbsp fried (salted) peanuts
Step 1: Put the soft butter in a bowl.
Step 2: Add brown and white sugar and mix until creamy.
Step 3: Beat the 2 eggs with a fork.
Step 4: Add the eggs to the butter cream and continue to mix.
Step 5: Put the solid ingredients in a bowl: flour, cocoa (pre-sifted), baking powder and salt powder and mix with a spatula.
Step 6: Gradually pour over the cream obtained in step 4 and mix to blend.
Step 7: Shred the peanuts to the right size.
Step 8: Put the chocolate flakes and peanuts in the dough obtained and mix.
Step 9: In a tray lined with baking paper, place a teaspoon of dough.
Step 10: Leave some distance between the biscuits because they will expand when baked.
Step 9: Preheat the oven at 356°F and bake it for 10 mins.
Step 10: Enjoy the peanut cookies!
