Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Deliciously soft and chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and sweet milk chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to have a lightly crispy edge and a tender center, these cookies make a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- 12 oz bag milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth and homogenous batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a scoop or spoon, form round balls of dough and place them on a cookie sheet. Slightly flatten each cookie ball to help them bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops appear dry but the center still looks slightly soft.
- Cool on Sheet: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up and finish cooking gently.
- Transfer to Wire Rack: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to ensure they maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by reducing the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Use creamy peanut butter for best texture and flavor; crunchy peanut butter can be used but will change the texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
- Substitute chocolate chips with dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips if preferred.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Homemade Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies
