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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies combine the rich, tender crumb of peanut butter with melty chocolate chips, baked to crispy edges and chewy centers. Using simple ingredients and quick mixing methods, they create a warm, inviting aroma and a satisfying texture that balances crunch and chewiness in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy, natural preferred
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened butter. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat until the mixture is smooth and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the brown sugar and white sugar to the bowl. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and light, about 2-3 minutes, with a slight increase in volume and a creamy texture.
  4. Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, resulting in a glossy, smooth batter.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough with a spatula or spoon.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart for room to spread.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft and gooey.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for about 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely to develop their chewy and crispy contrasts.
  11. Enjoy these warm, crispy-chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.