Get ready to experience a cookie that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! These Honey Roasted Peanut Chocolate Cookies are not just another ordinary treat - they're a perfect symphony of sweet, salty, and irresistibly crunchy flavors that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Imagine biting into a soft, golden cookie packed with the rich nuttiness of honey roasted peanuts and decadent chocolate chips - a combination so magical, it'll become your new obsession in just 22 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup honey roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the creamy peanut butter to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped honey roasted peanuts and chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down on each cookie dough ball to slightly flatten, helping them spread during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to firm up and develop their final texture.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more consistent dough.
- Don't overmix the dough - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- For extra crunch, roughly chop the honey roasted peanuts instead of finely chopping them.
- Let cookies cool completely on the wire rack to develop their ideal texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a small piece of bread to keep them soft and fresh.
- For maximum flavor, slightly underbake the cookies so they remain chewy in the center.
- Consider toasting the peanuts briefly before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg
