How to make peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies

Nothing beats a great peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie! This one was passed down within my family. Now you can use it for yours.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 c. softened margarine - 2 cubs at room temp or warmer
• 1 c. chunky peanut butter
• 1 c. white sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda - dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• 2 3/4 c. lose flour (do not pack or 'shake down')
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• mixing bowl
• cookie sheet(s)
• fork
• paper towels

1. Preheat oven to 375.

2. Mix margarine, peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, & baking soda mixture in a bowl

3. Stir in flour.

4. Add in chocolate chips.

5. Using your hands, roll cookie dough into small balls - tablespoon size

6. Place ball on greased cookie sheet

7. Mark each ball with a fork by pressing down with the tongs of the fork 2 times - 1 in one direction then again at a 90 degree opposite - making a cris-cross pattern.

8. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.

9. Remove from cookie sheet & cool on paper towels.

Tips & Warnings

• Cookie should only be brown on the bottom and around the edges to remain soft.
• You can substitute creamy peanut butter if you prefer
• If you wish, you can also add other nuts (finely chopped) of your choice.
• Be aware of your possible food allergies.