Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened) or 3/4 cup margarine (softened)
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups nestle toll house semi sweet semisweet chocolate chunks (or I use 2 cups regular chocolate chips)
  • 3/4 cup chopped cocktail peanuts (if you wish)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
  • Beat peanut butter, butter, sugars, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets, press down slightly.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.