Chocolate Peanut Puffs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and peanut butter. Beat in the brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips and peanuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown on the bottom. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These puffs are a great way to use up any leftover chocolate chips or peanuts in your pantry.
• You can substitute peanut butter with any nut butter of your choice.
• These puffs are a very popular afternoon snack in the United States.