Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a great way to use up extra chocolate chips.
• Adding a few tablespoons of peanut butter can give your cookies an extra flavor boost.
• Don't over-bake your cookies or they will be dry and crunchy.