Chocolate-Peanut Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375.
2. 2
   Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, melt the chocolate over a pan of simmering water; let cool.
4. 4
   In another small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
6. 6
   Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla and blend until smooth.
7. 7
   Add the melted chocolate, whole eggs and egg whites and mix until incorporated.
8. 8
   Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined.
9. 9
   Add the peanuts and peanut butter chips.
10. 10
    For each cookie, scoop a scant 1/4 cup of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between the cookies.
11. 11
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just set in the middle; bake about 3 minutes longer for crisper cookies.
12. 12
    Transfer to a wire rack to cool.