Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. With only a few simple ingredients, including brown sugar, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, they come together quickly to make a delicious treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky based on preference)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature when you’re ready to bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 tsp of baking soda. This helps break up any lumps in the sugar and ensures the baking soda is evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter with 1 large egg. Use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix these together until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is well combined and forms a thick, slightly sticky dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents the cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Form the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball, as they will spread while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, but the center is still soft. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- Cooling: After removing the cookies from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serving: Enjoy these warm, or store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh for later.
Notes
- Chunky Peanut Butter: For a crunchier texture, use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Softer Cookies: If you prefer softer cookies, aim for the lower end of the baking time (around 8 minutes).
- Salt: If using unsalted peanut butter, add a pinch of salt to the dough for better flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American