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Peanut-Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Peanut-Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies
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These Peanut-Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies offer the perfect balance of chewy centers and crispy edges with a rich peanut butter flavor and melty chocolate chips. Made from simple pantry staples, this quick and easy recipe is a family favorite that satisfies salty and sweet cravings in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky based on preference)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat together until creamy and smooth, forming the dough base.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the rising agent and salt for consistent texture and flavor.
  4. Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet peanut butter mixture. Stir just until combined to avoid tough cookies. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help the dough come together easily and bake evenly.
  • Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked for that perfect chewy texture.
  • If time allows, chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and intensify flavors.
  • Choose natural, no-stir peanut butter to enhance flavor without overpowering.
  • Try baking smaller half-size cookies for crispier treats ideal for snacking.

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