Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe for Delicious Treats
Enjoy these easy-to-make peanut butter chocolate cookies, featuring a rich peanut butter base and loaded with chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, they are deliciously soft and can be stored for up to a week or frozen for longer enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of creamy peanut butter.
- Pour in 1 cup of granulated sugar.
- Crack in 1 large egg.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Mix everything together until well combined to form a smooth, thick dough.
- Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Optionally, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts if desired.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
- Gently press each ball down with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips.
- You can substitute the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a chewier texture.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.