One-Bowl Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips made effortlessly in one bowl for a quick sweet treat. 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 120 calories and feeds 24, 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 24 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt; stir vigorously until the dough is uniform and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into 1-inch balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Step 5: Flatten each cookie ball gently with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
  6. Step 6: Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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