Description
Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat that combines creamy peanut butter with gooey chocolate chips, creating a warm, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion. The rich aroma fills your home, making these cookies an irresistible indulgence. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, each bite is a nostalgic reminder of sweet moments shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 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 bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg