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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter – smooth is easiest chunky works if you like extra texture.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened – or use all peanut butter for a more rustic vibe.
  • ½ cup brown sugar – adds chewiness and that caramel-ish flavor.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar – balance out the sweetness.
  • 1 large egg – binds the cookie like a charm.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract – magic flavor booster.
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour – the base of cookie greatness.
  • 1 tsp baking soda – helps them rise just enough.
  • ½ tsp salt – brings out all the flavors.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips – because life without chocolate is boring.

Instructions

  • Preheat & prep. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is basically your cookie safety net.
  • Mix the wet stuff. In a big bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg + vanilla and mix until fluffy.
  • Add dry ingredients. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Overmixing = tough cookies (not cute).
  • Fold in chocolate. Gently fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using). We’re not stirring soup here; just enough so every cookie gets some chocolate love.
  • Scoop ‘em. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. They’ll spread a little.
  • Bake. 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers still soft. They’ll firm up as they cool, promise.
  • Cool & enjoy. Let them rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Or eat warm—no judgment.