Chocolate Earthquake Cookies

Yield: 6 dozen cookies.

2 cups flour

1/2 cup cocoa

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup solid shortening

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1 12 oz bag chocolate chips

1 12 oz bag peanut butter chips

Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375°

Combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and shortening for 30 seconds. Add the sugars and beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add the flour mixture, beating until well combined. Stir in the chips. Roll teaspoon-size balls of dough in a powdered sugar. (I use a 1 1/4 inch scoop.) Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.