Soft Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies stay tender and chewy for hours, making them perfect for lunchboxes. They combine the salty richness of peanut butter with sweet semi-sweet chocolate chips for a comforting, reliable homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted peanut butter)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated and mixture lightens slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using).
- Gradually add the baking soda and salt mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully until combined. The dough should be thick but pliable.
- Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips gently, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges look set but centers are slightly soft. For softer cookies, remove at 9 minutes.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix after adding baking soda and salt to avoid tough cookies. Slightly underbake for softer texture. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes if possible to prevent spreading and achieve thicker cookies. Use room temperature egg for even mixing. Cool cookies on baking sheet before transferring to rack to maintain softness. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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