Classic Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Delights
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of these Classic Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Delights, combining the rich creaminess of peanut butter with the sweet burst of chocolate morsels. This delightful recipe produces a batch of 3 1/2 dozen cookies that are perfect for sharing, snacking, or satisfying a sweet tooth. Whether baked for a casual gathering or a cozy family evening, these cookies will surely become a cherished treat in your household.
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Servings
85
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
butter or margarine
1 cup (softened)
peanut butter
1/2 cup (creamy or chunky)
granulated sugar
1/2 cup (none)
packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
large egg
1 (none)
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
1 3/4 cups (none)
granulated sugar
for dipping (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda until well combined. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter (or margarine) and peanut butter using an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
4
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Continue to mix until all ingredients are well integrated.
5
Add the large egg to the mixture and beat until combined.
6
Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
7
Fold in NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8
Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9
For a nice finish, lightly press each dough mound down with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are firm, but the centers remain soft.
11
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 4 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
12
For a cookie bar variation, prepare the dough as instructed and spread it evenly into an ungreased 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, then cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information
4.3g
Fat
10.3g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Classic Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Delights.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe produces a batch of 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
What is the description of these cookies?
These are nostalgic cookies combining rich creaminess of peanut butter with sweet milk chocolate morsels.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How much all-purpose flour is required?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What amount of butter or margarine is needed?
You need 1 cup of softened butter or margarine.
How much peanut butter should be added?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
Can I use chunky peanut butter?
Yes, you can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter.
What types of sugar are in the dough?
The dough uses both granulated sugar and packed brown sugar.
How much granulated sugar is needed for the dough?
You need 1/2 cup of granulated sugar for the mixture.
How much brown sugar is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar.
What is the amount of vanilla extract?
You should add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How many eggs are used?
One large egg is needed for this recipe.
What kind of chocolate chips are recommended?
The recipe recommends NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels.
How many chocolate chips are used?
You will need 1 3/4 cups of milk chocolate morsels.
What is the first step for the dry ingredients?
Whisk together the flour and baking soda in a small bowl and set aside.
How do you combine the butter and peanut butter?
Beat them using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
When do you add the sugars and vanilla?
Add them to the butter mixture after it has been creamed and mix until well integrated.
How do you incorporate the flour?
Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating on low speed.
How are the chocolate morsels added to the dough?
Fold the morsels in with a spatula until they are evenly distributed.
What is the method for placing dough on the sheets?
Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced?
Space the cookies about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
How do you flatten the cookies before baking?
Lightly press each dough mound with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar.
How long do the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes.
How do you know when the cookies are done?
The edges should be firm, but the centers should remain soft.
What is the cooling process?
Cool on the baking sheets for 4 minutes before moving to wire racks.
How do you make cookie bars?
Spread the dough into a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
How many calories are in one cookie?
There are approximately 85 calories per cookie.
What is the fat and protein content?
Each cookie contains 4.3g of fat and 1.3g of protein.