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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These classic cookies blend creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips into a tender, slightly chewy cookie with golden edges. The baking process melts the chocolate into the dough, creating gooey pockets of flavor and a warm, inviting aroma. Rustic and imperfect, they are a comforting treat perfect for sharing or savoring with a glass of milk.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semisweet or dark preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet, lined
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth and well incorporated. Then, beat in the large egg until the dough looks creamy and slightly glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. The dough will be soft, sticky, and easy to scoop.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing, which keeps the dough tender and chewy.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown and the centers look slightly soft but set. The aroma of baked cookies will fill your kitchen, inviting you to take a peek.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for about 5 minutes on the sheet—this helps them firm up. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm, with melted chocolate pockets in every bite.
  8. Serve the cookies once cooled or slightly warm. They’re perfect with a glass of milk or coffee and taste even better the next day after the flavors meld together.

Notes

For extra chewiness, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top before baking for enhanced flavor.