Who says you can’t have both peanut butter and chocolate in your cookies? These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are not only easy to make but also deliver a deliciously satisfying taste that makes them perfect for any occasion.
Below is a step-by-step recipe guide on how to make these scrumptious cookies.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cream margarine or butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
3. Beat in white sugar and brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat well.
5. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
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7. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Variations
If you want to take your peanut butter chocolate chip cookies to the next level, try these variations:.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Add 1/2 cup of quick-cooking oats to the recipe for an extra chewy texture.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Instead of dropping the dough by spoonfuls, spread it out evenly in a greased baking pan. Bake for about 25 minutes and cut into bars once it’s cooled down.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Put a scoop of softened vanilla ice cream between two cookies for an indulgent treat.
Tips
Here are some useful tips to get the best out of your peanut butter chocolate chip cookies:.
