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Easy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies soft and chewy

Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies made with simple pantry ingredients. These cookies are rich, nutty, and packed with melty chocolate chips—perfect for a quick homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars

    In a large bowl beat peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

  3. Add Wet Ingredients

    Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

  4. Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

  5. Mix the Dough

    Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.

  6. Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.

  7. Shape the Cookies

    Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and place them on the baking sheet. Lightly flatten with a fork if desired.

  8. Bake

    Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

  9. Cool

    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture.
  • Do not overbake—cookies will continue to set as they cool.
  • Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
 

Nutrition Information (Per Cookie)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 180 kcal
Protein 4 g
Carbohydrates 18 g
Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 12 g
 
Slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the tray to keep the centers extra soft and chewy.