Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 36 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups plus 2 tablespoon flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cups butter, (melted and cooled); 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup peanut butter chips

Thesepeanut butter chocolate chip cookiesare the perfect balance of salty and sweet, with a rich, tender center that melts in your mouth. Make a batch when you need a treat that’ll disappear from the cookie jar in record time.

A small plate with three peanut butter chocolate chip cookies sits in the foreground, accompanied by a glass of milk. In the background, more cookies are piled on a larger plate. The scene is set on a light-colored surface.

These cookies are incredibly easy to whip up and areperfect for sharing—or not!The richpeanut butter flavorcombined with the classic taste of chocolate chips makes them an instant favorite.

What makes these cookies truly special is their incredible texture –they’re soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges, just the way a perfect cookie should be. The natural oils in the peanut butter keep them moist for days(though they rarely last that long), while the chocolate chips create pockets of gooey goodness in every bite.

chocolate chip cookies with peanut butter chips in a pile on a round plate.

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Perfect Pairing: The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a match made in heaven – thesetwo flavors were destined to be together in cookie form.
Texture Heaven: These cookies aresoft and chewy in the middlewith just a bit of crispiness around the edges, creating the ultimate cookie-eating experience.
Quick Fix: You can have thesecookies ready in under 30 minutes, making them the perfect solution for last-minute guests or late-night cravings.
Storage Star: Not only do these cookies freeze beautifully,but they’re actually delicious straight from the freezer– making them a fantastic make-ahead treat that’s ready whenever the craving strikes.

🍪 If you want to be the hero of snack time, whip up thesepeanut butter, oatmeal & chocolate chip cookies— they’re basically happiness baked into a circle.

Recipe Ingredients

Baking Soda
Salt
Butter
Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla
Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Peanut Butter Chips

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

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Popular Substitutions

Flour Options: For a gluten-free version,use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Just note that the texture might be slightly different.

Egg Replacement: For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) or a commercial egg replacer.

How to Make Peanut Butter &Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookies with peanut butter chips dough in the mixing bowl.

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, beat the melted butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and light, about 1-2 minutes. Add the egg, yolk, and vanilla, beating until combined.

Step 2:Reduce the speed to low and slowly add half the flour, the salt and baking soda, and then the second half of the flour. Mix in the chips until incorporated.

chocolate chip cookies with peanut butter chips dough balls rolled out onto the baking sheet.

A plate of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies is artfully arranged in a pile on a light gray plate. Resting atop a white cloth with a black checkered pattern, the ensemble sits elegantly on a light marble surface.

Step 3:Working with 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll them into a ball and place them on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies until the edges are set and beginning to brown but the middles are still soft and puffy, around 15 minutes.

Step 4:Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.

Recipe FAQs

How can I add more peanut butter flavor to the recipe?

If you want more peanut butter flavor try replacing 3 tablespoons of the butter with 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter. It’s really tasty if you are a PB lover!

How do I keep cookies soft?

An airtight container is crucial to keep your cookies soft. If they get left out then they can dry up. Another trick that you can use is to add a slice of bread to your cookie container, and the cookies absorb the moisture from it!

Can I make these gluten free?

Absolutely! For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Just note that the texture might be slightly different.

Expert Tips

Thicker Cookies:If you want thicker cookies,chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Soft-ish Centers:The cookies may look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out of the oven,but they will continue to set as they cool.
Salty Goodness:For an extra touch of flavor,sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.

How To Store And Freeze These Cookies

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature forup to 5 days. If you want to keep them longer once the cookies have cooled, you can freeze them in a well-sealed container.

When I want to have them,I just pull out the frozen cookies,stick them on a plate, and they are thawed inabout 15 minutes.By the time I get out the door and to where I need to be, they are perfect and taste just like the day I made them.

My Family’s Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies

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