These easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies feature that peanut butter and chocolate combination everyone loves! You can have freshly baked cookies in no time and with minimal effort! They bake up soft and chewy and packed with plenty of chocolate chips!
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These peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies mix up in one bowl using simple ingredients. I bet you even have most of what you need in your pantry already!
They're perfect for just about any occasion, whether you're hosting a cozy family gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet treat! Serve them warm with a glass of cold milk for an indulgent evening snack, or carry them along to your next potluck party, bake sale, or even a Christmas cookie exchange. These classic cookies will be a hit no matter where they go!
Are you craving more peanut butter and chocolate cookie combinations? Then you've got to try my chocolate peanut butter chip cookies and these peanut butter cup cookies with chocolate chips!
Why You'll Love This Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Winning Flavor Combination. Each bite is sweet and salty from the peanut butter with pockets of bittersweet chocolate! They're a true treat for your taste buds.
- Great Texture. These cookies have crispy edges with a soft, tender center. Each bite brings the soft and chewy textures you love in your cookies.
- Everyone Will Love Them. The flavor and texture guarantee these will be a homemade hit when you bake them up.
Ingredients
- Butter: The butter adds richness, a bit of saltiness, and buttery flavor to the cookies. It also contributes soft and tender texture of the cookies. Be sure you allow it to soften before you start mixing.
- Eggs: Hold the cookie dough together, provide moisture, and contribute to the overall structure of the cookies. Pull these out along with the butter so they can come up to room temperature to make mixing easier.
- Sugar: We use a combination of light brown and white sugar. Of course they sweeten the cookies, but the brown sugar also aids in giving the cookies a chewier texture and that characteristic molasses flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds natural warmth and aromatic notes. Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Peanut Butter: Gives the cookies their nutty peanut butter flavor while contributing to the cookies texture, keeping them soft and moist. We prefer using creamy butter for a smoother texture.
- Baking Powder: Gives the cookies some rise so they become light and fluffy.
- Flour: Provides structure and stability to the cookies binding the ingredients together.
- Milk Chocolate Chips: Adds pockets of melty chocolate throughout the cookies that perfectly complements the peanut butter flavor. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for a less sweet flavor. For larger pockets you can use chocolate chunks instead.
Cookie Variations
- Add Nuts: For a chunkier texture you can use chunky peanut butter or stir in some chopped peanuts into the batter along with the chocolate chips.
- Gluten-free: Swap the all-purpose flour for your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
- Swap the Nut Butter: You can also make these cookies with almond butter or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
How To Make Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Grab all your ingredients, preheat your oven to 375°F, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper to get started!
- Step 1: Start Mixing. Add the butter, vanilla, and eggs to a mixing bowl and mix until well blended using a stand or a hand mixer. Add the baking soda and salt, and mix again. Last, add the peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients. Slowly add the flour and mix until the dough starts to form. Add the chocolate chips and mix just until combined.
- Step 3: Shape the cookies. Scoop the cookie dough using a 2-inch cookie scoop. Place the dough on the lined cookie sheets leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Step 4: Bake and cool. Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown. Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and place them on a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients. Remove the butter and eggs ahead of time to come up to room temperature before mixing. Room-temperature ingredients blend more easily, so the dough is smoother and the flavors are fully mixed.
- Don't Overmix. Especially after adding the flour! Overmixing can lead to a tougher texture. Mix until the flour is incorporated and then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Perfectly Shaped Cookies. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to to scoop the dough so they are all the same size. This way, they will bake evenly.
- Don't Overbake. You want cookies with soft centers so make sure to remove the cookies when the edges start to crisp up even though the centers may still look a bit soft.
Storing & Freezing
- Storing: Transfer your fully cooked cookies to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and store at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Freeze Cookie Dough: You can also freeze unbaked cookie dough. Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and place it in the freezer until the dough balls are firm. Then transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container. When you're ready to bake, simply place the frozen dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake them as instructed. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed since the dough is frozen.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for later use. Simply wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Step one is to portion the dough using a cookie scoop. Step two is to use a cookie cutter to smooth out the edges while the cookies are hot. Grab a cookie cutter that's larger than the cookie. Then right after you remove the tray from the oven, place the cookie cutter over the cookie and use a circular motion to smooth out the edges making them round. It's important to do this while the cookies are still warm. Once they begin to cool the edges will begin to crisp up.
More Favorite Cookie Recipes
I you love this yummy cookie twist, try my Cowboy Cookies, Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, or one of my favorites Cookies and Cream Cookies.
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Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat over to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix butter, vanilla, and eggs until well blended using a stand or a hand mixer.
- Slowly add brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
- Next, mix in baking powder and salt. Add peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the flour and mix until the dough starts to form a clump. Mix in chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough using a 2-inch cookie scoop. Place the dough on the lined cookie sheets leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and place them on a cooling rack. Cool completely. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients. Remove the butter and eggs ahead of time to come up to room temperature before mixing. Room-temperature ingredients blend more easily, so the dough is smoother and the flavors are fully mixed.
- Don't Overmix. Especially after adding the flour! Overmixing can lead to a tougher texture. Mix until the flour is incorporated and then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Perfectly Shaped Cookies. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to to scoop the dough so they are all the same size. This way, they will bake evenly.
- Don't Overbake. You want cookies with soft centers so make sure to remove the cookies when the edges start to crisp up even though the centers may still look a bit soft.
Nutrition
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
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