Addie's Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Delights
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Delights are the ultimate treat that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with the sweet decadence of chocolate chips. Often requested by friends and family, this cookie dough is so delicious that it rarely has a chance to cool before they're devoured straight from the cookie sheet. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or just a cozy night in, these cookies boast a delightful chewy texture and an unforgettable flavor that will leave you craving more. With their golden edges and gooey centers, they're sure to be a hit wherever you share them. Yielding approximately two dozen cookies, they're perfect for sharing—but good luck keeping them around for long!
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Servings
150
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups (sifted)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
butter
1 cup (softened)
peanut butter
1 cup (smooth)
white sugar
1 cup (none)
brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
eggs
2 (large, beaten)
chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) bag (semi-sweet)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and smooth peanut butter until creamy and well combined.
4
Gradually add in the white sugar and packed brown sugar, mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy.
5
Add the beaten eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
6
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8
Using a rounded teaspoon, drop dollops of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving space between each for spreading.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear slightly underbaked.
10
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
6g
Fat
19g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this cookie recipe?
The recipe is called Addie's Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Delights.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
How much all-purpose flour is required?
You will need 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How should the flour be prepared?
The flour should be sifted together with the salt and baking soda.
How much salt is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What leavening agent is used for these cookies?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much butter is needed and what state should it be in?
You need 1 cup of butter, and it should be softened.
What kind of peanut butter is recommended?
The recipe specifies 1 cup of smooth peanut butter.
How much white sugar should be added?
The recipe requires 1 cup of white sugar.
How much brown sugar is used?
You will need 1 cup of brown sugar.
How should the brown sugar be measured?
The brown sugar should be packed when measured.
How many eggs are used in the dough?
The recipe uses 2 large eggs.
How should the eggs be prepared before adding them?
The eggs should be beaten before being added to the mixture.
What type of chocolate chips are best for this recipe?
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended.
How many chocolate chips are in one batch?
The recipe calls for one 12-ounce bag of chocolate chips.
What is the first step of the mixing process?
The first step is sifting the flour, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
How do you combine the butter and peanut butter?
Beat them together in a large mixing bowl until creamy and well combined.
When should the sugars be added?
Gradually add the white and brown sugars after mixing the butter and peanut butter, beating until light and fluffy.
How should the eggs be incorporated?
Add the beaten eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
What is the rule for mixing the flour into the wet ingredients?
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
How are the chocolate chips added to the dough?
Gently fold in the chocolate chips to ensure they are evenly distributed.
What size should the cookie dough portions be?
Drop dollops of dough using a rounded teaspoon.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheet?
No, the dough should be dropped onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
How long should the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 13 minutes.
How can you tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The edges should be golden brown and the centers should appear slightly underbaked.
How long should the cookies rest on the baking sheet?
Let them cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields approximately two dozen cookies.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each cookie contains 150 calories.
What are the fat and carbohydrate counts for these cookies?
Each cookie has 6g of fat and 19g of carbohydrates.