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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2-2 cups chocolate chips (honestly, I don’t measure- I just toss ‘em in!)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 80g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 383 | |
| Calories from Fat 182 | 48% |
| Total Fat 20.8g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 10.57g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium 189mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 44.47g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 30.65g | 20% |
| Protein 6.19g | 10% |
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