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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Lunch Box Cookies

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These chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are perfect for kids’ lunch boxes, staying soft and fresh all day with a comforting peanut butter flavor and melty chocolate pockets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (natural, no added sugar preferred)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined and glossy, about 1 minute.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Fold in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed, about 30 seconds.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies chewy. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation. Pull cookies out when edges are firm but centers still soft to avoid dryness. Chilling dough for 20-30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and yields thicker cookies. Avoid crowding baking sheets for even baking.

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