Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, these cookies are the perfect indulgence to share or enjoy solo. Add gooey chocolate chips for a dessert that’s irresistible and magical.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Beat until well combined and creamy.
- Mix in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix—stop as soon as the flour disappears.
- Fold in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. They’ll firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Don’t overbake: Take the cookies out when the edges are set but the centers look slightly underdone.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and smoother texture.’, ‘Measure flour carefully to avoid dry cookies.’, ‘Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.’, ‘Customize mix-ins with nuts, flaky sea salt, or seasonal additions like crushed candy canes.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 3
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