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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies combine creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips in a soft, chewy cookie with golden edges. The process involves creaming butter, mixing in dry and wet ingredients, folding in chocolate, and baking until perfect. The final result is a nostalgic treat with a rich flavor and a slightly crumbly texture, ideal for comforting moments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, and you can see a slight sheen—about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, then continue beating until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the flour disappears and the dough is thick and slightly sticky.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft and slightly puffy.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for 5 minutes; this allows them to set and makes them easier to transfer.
  9. Using a spatula, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely for about 10 minutes, which enhances their chewy texture and flavor.
  10. Once cooled, enjoy these warm, gooey cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.

Notes

For softer cookies, bake for the shorter time; for crunchier edges, leave in a minute longer. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and intensifies flavor.