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Easy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These easy 5-ingredient chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely irresistible. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up bakery-style cookies in under 20 minutes. Perfect for beginners, busy bakers, or anyone craving a quick homemade treat.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  • In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.

  • Mix in the baking soda until well combined.

  • Fold in the chocolate chips.

  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking tray, leaving space between cookies.

  • Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden on the edges and soft in the center.

  • Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Swap peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.

Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.

Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 2 months and bake fresh as needed.

  • Author: INAYA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg