Description
A classic dessert combining creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips. Easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda and salt, then add to the wet mixture. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use smooth peanut butter for a creamier texture or crunchy for added texture. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can improve the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, peanut butter, chocolate chips, baking