Description
These Choc Chip Peanut Butter Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter with the sweet delight of chocolate chips, creating a soft and chewy cookie that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies have a classic texture with a slightly crispy edge and a gooey center that peanut butter lovers will adore.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cookie removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring the mixture is smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to place rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, serve your delicious choc chip peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, take them out of the oven at 10 minutes. For crispier edges, bake closer to 12 minutes.
- Make sure your butter and peanut butter are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and check chocolate chips for cross-contamination warnings.
