The picture shows the difference that 1 minute of baking can make. The darker cookies are crisper, and the lighter cookies are softer. We like both kinds
Makes 24 Cookies
Ingredients:
1/4lb Butter
3/4C Light brown sugar (packed)
3/8C Granulated sugar
1 Large eggs
1/2C Smooth peanut butter
1t Vanilla extract
1- 1/4C All purpose flour
1/2lb Semisweet chocolate chunks
1/2t Baking powder
1/2t Salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F
In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy
Add the egg
Add the vanilla extract and peanut butter and mix
Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt
Add to the batter, mixing only until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chunks
Drop the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a 1-3/4in ice cream scoop or a rounded table spoon
Dampen your hands and flatten the dough lightly
Press the tines of a fork into the dough in both directions
Bake for exactly 17 minutes
The cookies will seem underdone
DO NOT OVERBAKE
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the pan
Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely
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