Ingredients and Weight:
- Peanut Butter: 1 cup (240g)
- Butter: ½ cup (120g)
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- White Sugar: ½ cup (100g)
- Large Eggs: 2
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking Soda: 1 tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Chocolate Chips: ½ cup (80g)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and sugars until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 400 per cookie (based on using ½ cup sugar, ½ cup butter, and ½ cup chocolate chips)
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and rich in flavor, with a balance of peanut butter and chocolate flavors.
- Perfect for an American-style cookie experience with a touch of creativity.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is so delicious."
- "The cookies have a great chewiness to them, exactly what I was looking for in a cookie."
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make, and the cookies are always a hit with my family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use creamy peanut butter for best results.
- Do not overbake the cookies, or they will become hard and crispy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
