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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies for Ultimate Comfort

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, chewy, and evoke cozy comfort with their rich nutty flavor and melted chocolate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 36 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda No substitutions necessary.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Important addition, so don’t skip it!
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Use at room temperature.
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar Light brown sugar can be used for a milder taste.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar No substitutions necessary.
  • 1 cups creamy peanut butter Use classic brands like Jif or Skippy.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Almond extract is a good alternative.
  • 2 large eggs Ensure they're at room temperature.
  • 1 cups mini chocolate chips Regular chocolate chips can be used.
Optional Toppings
  • 0.5 cups extra chocolate chips For added chocolatey touch.
  • 0.25 cups chopped peanuts Great for enhancing the peanut butter experience.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and combined.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Scoop out portions of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 13-16 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 4 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For smaller cookies, adjust scoop size and baking time as advised in the tips.

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