Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

2015-11-20
  • Yield : 36 to 48
  • Servings : 36 to 48
  • Prep Time : 30m
  • Cook Time : 10m
  • Ready In : 50m
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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

  • Calories

    105
  • Calories From Fat

    55
  • Total Fat

    6g
  • Saturated Fat

    3g
  • Trans Fat

    0g
  • Cholesterol

    15mg
  • Sodium

    50mg
  • Carbohydrates

    13g
  • Dietary Fiber

    0.6g
  • Sugar

    8g
  • Added Sugar

    5.5g
  • Protein

    1.5g
  • Serving Size:

    1 cookie (21 g)

An advertisement slogan for a popular candy states, “Chocolate and peanut butter are two great tastes that taste great together.” You can buy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies made with artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and partially hydrogenated oil, or make these simple Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with no preservatives, HFCS, partially hydrogenated oil, or artificial flavors.

Nutriton information is the average for 36 cookies. Average number of calories for 48 cookies is about 80.

Peanut Allergy

If you or someone you know is allergic to peanuts, you can substitute almond or other nut butter for peanut butter.

Cook’s Tip

For uniform looking cookies, roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and space about 2-inches (5 cm) apart. If dough is too soft to roll, refrigerate at least 1 hour.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup (130 g) crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (170 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
  • 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips

Method of Preparation

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl combine flour and baking soda using a spoon or whisk.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and peanut butter until well blended. Gradually add brown and granulated sugar beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until well blended.

Step 3

Add the flour mixing until the flour is moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper if desired.

Step 5

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Rest 2 to 3 minutes to firm up and then transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Store cookies in an airtight container or freeze.