Pin It Soft, chewy cookies loaded with creamy peanut butter and pockets of melty chocolate chips—perfect for everyday snacking or sharing.
I have loved baking these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies ever since I first tried the recipe. They always bring warm smiles and sweet moments during family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Wet Ingredients: 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter softened, 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar packed, 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Dry Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt
- Add-ins: 1 1/2 cups (260 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 5:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Step 6:
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 7:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 11–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Step 9:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pin It These cookies always remind me of family afternoons spent baking together and sharing stories.
Notes
For extra crunch add 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts. Swap semisweet for dark or milk chocolate chips if preferred.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl Hand or stand mixer Measuring cups and spoons Baking sheets Parchment paper Wire rack
Nutritional Information
Calories 185 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 22 g Protein 3 g per serving
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This recipe is quick to prepare and delights everyone with its rich flavors and chewy texture.