Description
Indulge in the sublime harmony of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, where the richness of peanut butter meets decadent chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (preferably natural, at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and transfer to a zip-top bag.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg