Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Delight Cookies
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavor of peanut butter with sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for any cookie lover!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- Sprinkle in baking soda and sea salt, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Press down each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough.