Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips are a classic American dessert, but I’ll add an Italian touch to make them even more special. For example, we could add a dusting of powdered coffee for a more intense flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the chocolate.

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 100 g of peanut butter (creamy or crunchy based on preference)
• 100 g of soft butter
• 150 g of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 150 g of dark chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon of powdered coffee (optional, for the Italian variant)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, salt, and powdered coffee.
3. In another bowl, cream the peanut butter and soft butter with the sugar until smooth.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue to work until you have a homogeneous mixture.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
6. Add the chocolate chips to the dough and fold them in gently.
7. Using a spoon, scoop portions of the dough onto the baking tray, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges.
9. Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Curiosity

Peanut butter is a typical ingredient in American cuisine, and it is particularly used in many desserts and snacks. The addition of powdered coffee, on the other hand, is a small Italian flavor twist that can enhance the taste of the cookies, making them unique.