Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, with a soft center and crisp edges.
Servings: 13 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup smooth peanut butter I use Jif forever and always
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars just until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla, then mix in peanut butter until smooth.
- Slowly add dry ingredients in small additions until just incorporated.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into balls.
- Chill or bake immediately.
- Bake at 325°F for 9–10 minutes (15 minutes from frozen) until the edges are golden.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Technique: Barely creaming keeps cookies thick and chewy.
- Variation: Add peanut butter cups or oats for texture.
- Storage: Store airtight up to 10 days or freeze longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg