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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly chewy and sweet, making them a beloved crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled to prevent dryness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda for leavening
  • ½ teaspoon salt to enhance flavors
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar either light or dark
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar to sweeten the dough
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter can swap for crunchy
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for depth of flavor
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips add more for extra indulgence

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add peanut butter and vanilla, mix until smooth.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape down the bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  5. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop chilled dough onto lined baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 13-16 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 4 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is key for the cookies to maintain their structure while baking.

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