Five-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

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Soft and chewy cookies combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with just five simple ingredients for a fuss-free treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 12 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup smooth peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1/2 tsp baking soda; mix well until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and gently press down with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft, then let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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