Get ready to experience cookie perfection without a single trace of flour! These irresistible peanut butter cookies are about to revolutionize your dessert game, offering a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. With just four simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll create a batch of cookies so delicious, they'll disappear faster than you can say "chocolate chunks"!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and well-blended, about 2-3 minutes.
- Crack the egg into the peanut butter and sugar mixture. Stir vigorously until the egg is completely incorporated and the mixture becomes uniform in texture.
- Roughly chop the chocolate chunks into smaller pieces if they are large, ensuring more even distribution throughout the cookies.
- Gently fold the chocolate chunks into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using a fork, gently press a crisscross pattern onto the top of each cookie, slightly flattening them. This helps create the classic peanut butter cookie texture.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Choose a high-quality, creamy peanut butter for the best flavor and consistency.
- Don't overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and prevent toughness.
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or measure each portion carefully.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra indulgence, use dark chocolate chunks for a more intense flavor profile.
- Store cookies in a single layer to maintain their crisp edges and prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
