Description
A simple and reliable recipe for chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies with pantry staple ingredients, perfect for satisfying cookie cravings with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter (240g)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (150g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted (125g)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90g)
- Optional add-ins: chopped peanuts, a pinch of cinnamon, mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until creamy and smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle sifted flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, reserving a few to press on top if desired.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft for chewy cookies.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Use natural peanut butter for best flavor and texture. Start checking cookies at 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Optional chilling of dough for 30 minutes improves flavor and controls spread. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. Dough and baked cookies freeze well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, easy cookie recipe, simple ingredients, homemade cookies