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Easy Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Three freshly baked peanut butter chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack, topped with chocolate chips and sea salt.
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Make classic, chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies using simple steps. This straightforward recipe uses pantry staples for a comforting, reliable dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Use a fork to press down on the dough balls in a crisscross pattern to flatten them slightly. This is key for classic peanut butter cookies.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For bakery style cookies at home, press the dough balls down firmly before baking.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture in this easy cookie recipe.
  • These cookies freeze well before baking; place dough balls on a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.

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