chocolate peanut butter cookies
These delicious chocolate peanut butter cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and the creamy goodness of peanut butter, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar You can substitute a sugar substitute or natural sweetener for a healthy twist.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well blended.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.
For a healthy twist, consider using a sugar substitute or natural sweetener in place of granulated sugar.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.