Description
Delicious cookies that combine the richness of peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel bits
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, allowing full incorporation.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and caramel bits.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers may be soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. For dairy-free, use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, peanut butter, chocolate, caramel, baking
