Description
My peanut butter chocolate chip cookies recipe is here and it’s a game changer for cookie lovers. These cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter with gooey, melty chocolate chips for a treat that’s impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (137.5g) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (52g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (128g) creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (144g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup (168g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Microwave butter in a medium size heatproof bowl for 15-20 seconds on high until softened and slightly melted. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix until combined. About 1-2 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and egg, and egg yolk and mix until combined. Add peanut butter and mix until combined.
- Add salt, baking soda, and flour and mix until just combined. There should still be some streaks of flour visible.
- Stir in chocolate chips. Be careful not to over mix.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out 12 cookies using a #20 (3 tablespoon) cookie scoop. Refrigerate dough overnight for best flavor or at least a few hours.
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake for 11-13 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 2.5 hours
- Bake Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
