Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies (SPLENDA)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of peanut butter and chocolate with these delectable Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies made with SPLENDA, offering a guilt-free treat for your sweet cravings.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 48 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 114.7
- Fat Content: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 19mg
- Sodium Content: 141.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 3.5g
- Protein Content: 2.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 cup | Unsalted butter |
| 1 1/3 cups | SPLENDA sugar substitute |
| 2/3 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Creamy peanut butter |
| 2 cups | Chocolate chips |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and perfectly.
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Prepare wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, SPLENDA sugar substitute, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Mix: Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes light and creamy, which usually takes around 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
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Incorporate eggs: Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next.
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Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
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Add peanut butter: Stir in the creamy peanut butter until it is evenly distributed throughout the dough, creating that classic peanut butter flavor.
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Integrate chocolate: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed for that perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite.
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Shape dough: Roll the cookie dough into 48 balls, using approximately 1 tablespoon of dough for each ball. This step ensures uniformity in size, resulting in evenly baked cookies.
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Arrange on baking sheet: Place the dough balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
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Create pattern: Dip a fork into water to prevent sticking, then press a crisscross pattern into the top of each cookie. This not only adds a decorative touch but also helps the cookies bake evenly.
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Bake: Transfer the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and savor: Once cooled, these irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies are ready to be enjoyed with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Tips:
- For an extra indulgent treat, try using dark chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better incorporation into the dough.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Conclusion:
With their perfect blend of flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies made with SPLENDA are sure to become a household favorite. Whether enjoyed as a midday snack or a sweet ending to any meal, these cookies are bound to satisfy your cravings without the guilt. So why wait? Whip up a batch today and indulge in a little slice of cookie heaven! 🍪✨
