These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful combination of rich flavors and textures that will make your taste buds dance! With creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips, they’re a perfect treat for any occasion.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
Make sure to measure your flour correctly for the best results! This part’s so satisfying, especially when you see those cookies come out golden and delicious.
Why You’ll Love Them
The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is simply irresistible. Trust me, you’ll love it!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets:
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Step 1- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Step 2- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 3- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large heat-safe bowl, microwave the butter until melted. Vigorously stir the peanut butter into the hot butter until well combined. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and yolk, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add in the vanilla. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
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Step 4- Adjust the Dough: Dough may be loose and slightly crumbly. It will not appear like normal chocolate chip cookie dough. If it's unbearably crumbly, that's likely due to discrepancies among brands of peanut butter and if you used unbleached flour. Add 2 tablespoons milk if that's the case.
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Step 5- Chill the Dough (Optional): OPTIONAL: If time permits, cover the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours but no more than 72 hours. Let the dough sit at room temperature just until it is soft enough to scoop.
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Step 6- Shape the Cookies: Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon sized balls using a large spring-loaded cookie scoop and drop onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten dough slightly into disc shapes with your palms. Dot each disc with a few extra chocolate chips for picture-perfect cookies.
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Step 7- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 8- Store the Cookies: Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 26g, Protein: 3g
Cooking techniques
Mixing, Baking, Chilling
Variations or substitutions
Try using crunchy peanut butter for a different texture, or substitute half of the chocolate chips with chopped nuts for added crunch!
Storage tips
Keep cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. They can also be frozen for longer storage — just thaw before serving!
Notes
For best results, use high-quality peanut butter and chocolate chips. Enjoy your baking!
