Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic treat known for their rich, nutty flavor and chewy texture. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients including peanut butter and requires no chill time. If you want a quick sugar fix right now try this recipe below. You can make them in just 20 minutes!

Tip #1

Consistent Cookies: Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake uniformly.

Tip #2

Fresh Baking Soda: Ensure your baking soda is fresh for proper leavening, giving your cookies the perfect texture.

Tip #3

Customise Chip Placement: By adding chocolate chips post-baking, you ensure they melt just slightly, creating a polished look and rich taste.

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Total time: 20 minutes

Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar (200 grams)
1 large egg (56 grams)
1 cup peanut butter (240 grams)
1 tsp baking soda (6 grams)
½ cup milk or dark chocolate chips (95 grams), plus extra for topping

Preparation

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 1 cup of brown sugar with 1 large egg until well combined. This ensures a smooth base for your cookies.
Stir in 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 tsp of baking soda to the sugar-egg mixture until smooth. Then, gently fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips. Avoid over-mixing to keep the texture of the cookies soft.
Scoop out the cookie dough using a cookie scoop to ensure uniform size, and roll into balls. Place these on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced well apart to allow for spreading.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, just until the edges start to turn golden. Watch closely to avoid overbaking.
Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a few additional chocolate chips on top of each cookie for a gooey and attractive finish.
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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