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Soft, chewy cookies packed with peanut butter flavor and vanilla protein powder, offering a protein-rich, naturally gluten-free treat with melty chocolate chips.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup unsalted creamy peanut butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white or brown)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Bring eggs and peanut butter to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and a little fluffy.
  4. Add creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in vanilla protein powder and baking soda until just combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  8. Press each dough dollop lightly with the back of a spoon to flatten slightly.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges look set but centers remain slightly soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use unsalted peanut butter to maintain flavor balance., Avoid overmixing after adding protein powder to keep cookies tender., Flatten dough dollops moderately for even baking and chewy centers., Do not move cookies too soon to avoid breaking them., Cookies can be chilled for up to 24 hours before baking to deepen flavor., Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days., Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen with added bake time., Reheat cookies in microwave for 10-15 seconds or gently in oven to restore softness.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: Approximately 140 kcal per cookie
  • Fat: Approximately 7 grams per cookie
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 15 grams per cookie
  • Protein: Approximately 5 grams per cookie