Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 12 oz bag milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the cookies.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until the eggs are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture, mixing just until the flour is combined to avoid overworking the dough which keeps cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop round balls of dough onto a cookie sheet and slightly flatten each ball to ensure even baking and a desirable cookie shape.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops appear dry, indicating doneness without overbaking.
- Cool on Sheet: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer to Wire Rack: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to finish cooling on the cookie sheet.
- You can substitute peanut butter with natural peanut butter for a healthier option, but this may affect texture slightly.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the right cookie dough consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help control spreading if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American