Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the nutty richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate chips for an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Whisk
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Cookie scoop or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet, leaving 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.