Ingredients
PEANUT BUTTER DOUGH:1 cup butter, softened1 cup peanut butter1-1/4 cups sugar1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped peanutsCHOCOLATE DOUGH:1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in peanuts; set aside.
For chocolate dough, in another bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Gently fold in peanut butter dough until slightly marbled.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned and firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
