Snoop Dogg’s Cookie Recipe Is the ‘Rolls Royce’ of Holiday Treats

Once upon a time, Snoop Dogg was known exclusively in the music scene. But these days, he’s just as much a culinary icon as he is a music legend. From co-hosting a cooking show with Martha Stewart to promoting products like the Solo Stove and collaborating on crave-worthy ice cream flavors, Snoop has established his place in the kitchen, and it doesn’t look like he’s leaving anytime soon.

Still, I’ll admit I was skeptical about trying one of his recipes. But when I stumbled across his chocolate chip cookie recipe from “From Crook to Cook” while hunting for a new holiday treat, it felt like the perfect opportunity to give his recipes a shot—after all, these cookies are one of the most famous finds in his cookbook. Time to see if the professional “baker” could deliver.

What Makes Snoop Dogg’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Special?

Snoop Dogg has a knack for elevating flavors with the smallest ingredient enhancements like the signature spread on his fried bologna sandwich that takes it over the top. The same goes for his chocolate chip cookies. Snoop somehow wraps up an irresistible flavor and texture in a deceptively simple dough.

His secret? Peanut butter. 

But here’s the thing—these cookies don’t taste like peanut butter cookies. Instead, the peanut butter quietly enhances the dough, adding just a hint of saltiness and nuttiness that balances the chocolate chips without stealing the spotlight. It’s a subtle tweak that leaves you thinking, “I can’t quite put my finger on it” as you reach for another.

The peanut butter doesn’t just add flavor—it also doubles up on the fat, making the cookies incredibly tender and buttery. And thanks to the combination of white and brown sugars, the cookies end up with delicately crisp edges, a soft, chewy center, and a melt-in-your-mouth finish. It’s no wonder Snoop Dogg calls them the “Rolls Royce PB-Chocolate Chip Cookies.”

How to Make Snoop Dogg’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Snoop’s recipe keeps things simple, but a few key tips ensure delicious results every time. Sifting the flour, baking soda, and salt to start will get rid of any flour clumps—or worse, bites of baking soda—in the batch. Next, creaming together the softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar completely before adding the egg and vanilla will give you the perfectly tender dough texture you’re looking for. 

This recipe skips the chilling step, so the soft dough goes straight from the bowl to the baking sheet. Don’t stress about the dough’s shape on the parchment. After just eight to 10 minutes in the oven, the cookies bake into perfect circles—golden, wrinkly, and looking absolutely irresistible.

After tasting his cookies, I’m officially sold on Snoop’s culinary talents. His recipe is fun, timeless, and full of surprises—just like Snoop himself. Next on my list? His Sweet Potato Pie and Billionaire’s Bacon. Hopefully, I’ll get to them before the season wraps up. One thing’s clear: Snoop Dogg knows how to bake—and not just bake—and these cookies are all the proof you need.

Snoop Dogg’s Rolls Royce PB-Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

• 1 1/2 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour 
• 1 tsp baking soda 
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 16 Tbsp (2 sticks, or 220 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 
• 1/2 cup (130 g])creamy peanut butter 
• 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar 
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 
• 1 large egg 
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
• 2 cups (360 g) semisweet chocolate morsels 

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), with one rack in the upper third and one in the lower third of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 

2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. 

3. In a large bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Using a handheld electric mixer on medium speed, or a wooden spoon, vigorously beat the mixture until smooth. 

4. Stir in the egg and vanilla. 

5. Gradually stir in the flour mixture just until combined. Stir in the chocolate morsels. Using a tablespoon, drop rounded dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, about two inches apart. 

6. Place one sheet on the upper rack and one on the lower; bake for eight to 10 minutes until golden, switching the sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through the baking time to ensure even baking. 

7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool on the sheets for five minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cooled cookies at room temperature in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3 days.

Excerpted from From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen by Snoop Dogg, © 2018. Published by Chronicle Books. Photographs © Antonis Achilleos and Heather Gildroy.