Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies that Everyone Will Love!
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies that Everyone Will Love! These scrumptious cookies blend rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, offering a mouthwatering treat perfect for any occasion. With a quick preparation time and simple ingredients, you’ll have these irresistible cookies ready to impress your family and friends in no time. Enjoy them as an after-dinner dessert, bring them to gatherings, or simply savor them during a cozy night at home. Customize your batch by adding nuts or different types of baking chips for variations that cater to everyone’s taste buds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or melted chocolate for dipping)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate or drizzle it on top; sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg