THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Indulge in the ultimate treat with THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES. This easy recipe combines the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with sweet, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips, creating cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or simply craving a sweet snack, these cookies are made from simple pantry staples and will impress everyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
- Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract for about 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets or parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press down slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg