Description
These protein cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make in one bowl. With creamy peanut butter and gooey chocolate chips, they make for a perfect quick treat or healthy snack. Enjoy a homemade dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup of chocolate chips; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Fold in the remaining chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–13 minutes until the edges are golden. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies.
Store in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg