Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two ungreased baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and place on prepared baking sheets—yielding about 36 cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature butter for optimal mixing. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor. Experiment with different chocolate types or add nuts for customization.
