Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print View)

Soft, chewy cookies with creamy peanut butter and pockets of melted chocolate chips for a delicious treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in semisweet chocolate chips gently.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • Loaded with creamy peanut butter
  • Pockets of melty chocolate chips
02 -
  • Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months
  • Contains peanuts eggs milk and wheat (gluten)
03 -
  • For extra crunch add 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • Swap semisweet for dark or milk chocolate chips if preferred
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