Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies combine key pantry staples like butter, peanut butter, and sugars creamed until light and fluffy, creating the base of the dough. Eggs add moisture and structure, while a mixture of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt gives the cookies lift and tenderness. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded in last for bursts of chocolate throughout. Chilling the dough for at least two hours firms it, helping the cookies maintain shape during baking. Baking at 375°F for 10-12 minutes yields a chewy yet set cookie that is recognizable by its crosshatched fork marks on top. These cookies are a classic combination, marrying the richness of peanut butter with chocolate in a comforting, home-style treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar , packed
- 2 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- To a stand mixer cream together the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar together on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- On medium speed add in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer on low speed until just combined then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees and scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls, flatten in an x pattern with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 263IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.