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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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4.1 from 6 reviews

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly soft and chewy, packed with rich peanut butter flavor and melty milk chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced sweetness and texture make them a delightful treat for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the cookies.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American