Description
Rich, chewy cookies packed with creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry mixture into wet ingredients, folding gently to combine.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls and optionally roll in granulated sugar before placing on baking sheets.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly and bake for 14-15 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough longer for a better texture and store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, bakery-style cookies, dessert, baking