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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are dense, chewy treats bursting with the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips. They come together quickly with simple mixing and baking, resulting in soft, gooey centers with golden edges, perfect for a cozy rainy day snack. Their messy, sticky texture makes baking them a joyful, nostalgic experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter natural, oily preferred
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures your cookies won’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with a slightly glossy texture.
  3. Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix again until fully incorporated, and the mixture feels thick and sticky.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula or spoon, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky, ready to scoop.
  5. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart. The dough will be sticky, so you can lightly wet your hands to shape it if needed.
  6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are just set but still soft to the touch.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on it for about 5 minutes. This helps them firm up slightly while staying soft and chewy inside.
  8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 10 minutes. The chocolate will set, and the cookies will develop their perfect chewy, gooey texture.
  9. Once cooled, enjoy these comforting, messy cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite warm beverage. They’re best enjoyed slightly warm, with melty chocolate and dense peanut butter goodness.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking. For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flaxseed meal and use dairy-free chocolate chips.