Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Delightful cookies combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, offering a perfect balance of flavors with a soft and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use standard creamy peanut butter for best results.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Packed brown sugar adds moisture.
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted for best results.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Use mini chips for more distribution.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
These cookies can be served warm or cool. For an extra treat, serve with ice cream or milk. If dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.