Chocolate Chip and Peanut Cookies Recipe πͺ
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 36 (3 dozen cookies)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate chips and crunchy peanuts with these Chocolate Chip and Peanut Cookies. Perfectly sweet, chewy, and packed with nutty goodness, these cookies are a treat for all occasions!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanuts
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). This ensures that it’s ready when your cookie dough is prepared. |
| 2 | Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. This will give your cookies a tender texture. |
| 3 | Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. These ingredients add richness and flavor to your cookie dough. |
| 4 | Sift dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Sifting helps to aerate the flour and ensure even distribution of leavening agents. |
| 5 | Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms. This step ensures that all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. |
| 6 | Fold in chocolate chips and peanuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and peanuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough. The combination of chocolate and peanuts adds a delicious crunch and sweetness to your cookies. |
| 7 | Form cookie dough: Using a teaspoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This allows room for the cookies to spread as they bake. |
| 8 | Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake at 375Β°F (190Β°C) for 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning. |
| 9 | Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and immediately transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps to prevent them from becoming too crisp on the bottom. Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip and Peanut Cookies! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 109.4
- Total Fat: 6.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 12.8mg
- Sodium: 71.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11.7g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 7.8g
- Protein: 1.9g
Recipe Notes:
- For a variation, you can substitute milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- If you have a peanut allergy, you can omit the peanuts or replace them with chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage. Simply thaw before serving.
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a sweet treat for the family. Enjoy them with a glass of cold milk for the ultimate snack experience!
