Description
Indulge in the warmth of freshly baked peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, where soft, chewy textures meld with rich peanut butter and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies evoke nostalgia and comfort, making them a favorite among family and friends. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, each bite offers a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft; cool on sheets 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 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg