Five-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft and chewy cookies made with just five simple ingredients, blending rich peanut butter with melty chocolate chips. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, large 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 110 calories and feeds 18, 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 18 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mix 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1/2 tsp baking soda until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Scoop 1 1/2 tbsp portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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