Sweet and Salty Peanut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Sweet and Salty Peanut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
45 min.
38
63kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Sweet and Salty Peanut Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Perfect for satisfying your sweet and savory cravings, these cookies boast a rich combination of coarsely chopped peanuts, semisweet chocolate chips, and a hint of coarse sea salt. With a tender and crunchy texture, they're sure to impress your family, friends, and yourself.

Prep these delectable treats in just 45 minutes, and enjoy them as a dessert or a snack. Each serving contains only 63 calories, making them a guilt-free pleasure. The recipe yields 38 cookies, ensuring there's enough to share (or keep all to yourself, we won't judge).

To create these heavenly cookies, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla extract. The process is easy and fun, involving just a few essential pieces of equipment like a bowl, baking sheet, oven, and whisk.

Ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds? Dive into this Sweet and Salty Peanut Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe and experience a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 
  • 0.3 cup roasted peanuts unsalted coarsely chopped
  • large eggs 
  • 4.5 ounces flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Place nuts in a small baking pan.
  3. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes or until lightly toasted; cool.
  4. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  5. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda, stirring well with a whisk.
  6. Place sugars and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 2 minutes).
  7. Add vanilla and egg; beat until combined.
  8. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed until well blended. Stir in peanuts, chocolate chips, and salt.
  9. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  10. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans 5 minutes.
  11. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein6.16%
Fat36.78%
Carbs57.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.24
Glycemic Load
3.7
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2217391120351%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:62.83kcal
3.14%
Fat:2.61g
4.02%
Saturated Fat:1.26g
7.86%
Carbohydrates:9.11g
3.04%
Net Carbohydrates:8.78g
3.19%
Sugar:6.04g
6.71%
Cholesterol:8.2mg
2.73%
Sodium:52.03mg
2.26%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.31%
100%
Protein:0.98g
1.97%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.83%
Selenium:1.84µg
2.62%
Folate:8.45µg
2.11%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.1%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.04%
Iron:0.34mg
1.87%
Copper:0.04mg
1.79%
Phosphorus:16.93mg
1.69%
Magnesium:6.14mg
1.54%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.5%
Fiber:0.33g
1.32%
Source:My Recipes