Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with melty chocolate chips in every bite. They’re soft in the center with slightly crisp edges.
You’ll get thick, chewy cookies that don’t spread too much during baking. The dough comes together quickly with ingredients you probably already have.
Why Room Temperature Butter Makes Better Cookies
Room temperature butter creams properly with the peanut butter and sugars, creating the right texture. Cold butter won’t mix evenly and can make dense cookies. Hot or melted butter will make the dough too soft and cause excessive spreading.
Leave your butter out for about an hour before baking, or cut it into small pieces to speed things up. It’s ready when you can press it easily with your finger but it still holds its shape.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or wooden spoon
- 2 large baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly underbaked. Cookies will be soft to the touch and may look slightly puffed.
- Cool cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They’ll finish setting during this time.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 cookie)
