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Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Made Easy

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies combine nutty flavor with chocolatey goodness for an easy and delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark or milk chocolate optional
Optional Toppings
  • 0.25 cup chopped peanuts for crunch
  • to taste sea salt flakes for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your mixing bowls and measuring cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract into the peanut butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure room temperature ingredients. Avoid overmixing and watch the baking time closely.

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