Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies satisfy your sweet tooth with a delightful fusion of rich peanut butter and luscious chocolate, enhanced with a satisfying crunch from roasted peanuts. Perfect for any occasion, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser with their irresistible texture and flavor. Ideal for those with a love for classic cookies, these cookies are free from gluten and eggs, making them a great option for various dietary needs. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even a sweet addition to your lunchbox!

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Overview

These cookies are a delightful fusion of rich peanut butter and luscious chocolate, enhanced with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for any occasion, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser with their irresistible texture and flavor.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Peanuts, Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups (cups) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Cup (cup) unsalted butter, soft
• 1.5 Cups (cups) white sugar
• 0.5 Cup (cup) crunchy peanut butter
• 1 Large egg
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 2 Cups (cups) semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 Cup (cup) roasted peanuts, divided
• 4 Pieces chocolate covered peanut butter cups, divided

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the soft butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the crunchy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, divided roasted peanuts, and divided peanut butter cups.
7. Shape the dough into 2-inch balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage for a truly indulgent treat!