Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavors with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. The creamy richness of peanut butter combines beautifully with sweet chocolate chips, creating a soft and chewy cookie that’s sure to please any crowd. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or simply treating yourself, this quick recipe is ideal for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone coming back for more. Plus, these cookies are easily customizable—add nuts or swap in your favorite chocolate for a personal touch. Get ready to enjoy these delightful treats fresh from the oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to cream until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg