Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Soft cookies combining creamy peanut butter with melty chocolate chips for an irresistible snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the dough gently.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Soft chewy texture
  • Creamy peanut butter flavor
02 -
  • Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months
  • Can substitute chocolate chip type to preference
03 -
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts for extra crunch
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft in the center
Go Back