Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips, creating soft, chewy treats that evoke feelings of nostalgia. Perfect for any gathering or as a late-night snack, these cookies are quick to make and even quicker to disappear. Enjoy them warm from the oven or store them for later indulgence—either way, they promise to bring joy to your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift flour and baking soda together; gradually add to the peanut butter mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can also substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or butterscotch for a unique twist.