Description
Thick, bakery-style cookies with golden edges and gooey centers, packed with roasted peanuts and chunks of creamy milk chocolate. These melt-in-your-mouth treats strike the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chunks (or chopped milk chocolate bar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in milk chocolate chunks and half of the peanuts.
- Scoop dough into 2-tbsp balls and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Press a few extra peanuts on top of each cookie for texture.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
