Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies packed with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips for a delightful 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 - Set the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time to the mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold semisweet chocolate chips into the dough gently to distribute evenly.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft and chewy texture
  • Loaded with creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips
02 -
  • For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months
03 -
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy cleanup
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