PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP SNOWBALL COOKIES

– 1 cup smooth peanut butter

– 1/2 cup granulated sugar

– 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

– 1 egg

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)

– 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper which is essential for easy cleanup.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, granulated, and brown sugars until the mixture is creamy and fluffy using an electric mixer. This process should take 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the egg and vanilla to the mixture, mixing on medium speed until fully integrated. You want a homogeneous texture by the end of this step.

4. In another bowl, whisk the baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips together. Slowly introduce this to the peanut butter blend, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.

5. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form balls of dough about an inch in diameter. Place them on your prepared baking sheet, ensuring enough space for them to spread.

6. Bake for around 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, until they look ever so slightly underbaked at the centers.

7. After removing them from the oven, you should let them cool on the baking sheet briefly before moving them to a wire rack to cool down completely.

8. Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar to create a beautiful snowy appearance. These cookies are best enjoyed after they’ve cooled.

– Preparation time: 15 minutes

– Cooking time: 12 minutes

– Total time: 27 minutes

– Servings: Roughly 24 cookies

– Approximate calorie count: 160 calories per cookie

– If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle some sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty bite.

– Feel free to mix in your favorite type of nuts or switch up the chocolate chips to white or dark chocolate for a different flavor profile.