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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Crave

Indulge in these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level flour to avoid dry cookies
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh for effectiveness
  • 1 teaspoon salt use kosher or table salt for best results
  • 1 cup unsalted butter bring to room temperature for optimal creaming
  • 1.25 cups brown sugar light or dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably
  • 0.25 cup white granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar for less refined sweetness
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy peanut butter preferred for a delightful chewiness
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract avoid imitation vanilla for better taste
  • 2 large eggs use room temperature eggs for improved emulsification
  • 1.75 cups mini chocolate chips swap for chunky chocolate or peanut butter chips if desired
Optional Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt sprinkle on top before baking for a gourmet touch

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Mix in creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out dough onto the sheets.
  7. Bake for 13-16 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft. Allow to cool on sheets for 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, measure flour correctly and do not skip the chilling step.

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