Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, a classic treat loved by all ages! These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, they come together in just about 30 minutes, filling your home with the warm and inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies. Whether you’re enjoying them with a glass of milk or sharing them at a family gathering, these cookies are sure to put smiles on everyone’s faces. So gather your ingredients and let’s create this sweet treat that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg