Go Back
Peanut Butter Choco Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Choco Chip Cookies

Buttery, tender Peanut Butter Choco Chip Cookies with melty pockets of semi‑sweet chocolate—perfectly balanced between savory peanut flavor and sweet chocolate, with a classic criss‑cross fork‑press on top.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup 115 g unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup 125 g creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup 165 g light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups 220 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup 175 g semi‑sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream Butters & Sugars: Beat together butter and peanut butter until smooth (about 1 min). Add granulated and brown sugars; beat until light and fluffy (2–3 min).
  3. Add Egg & Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Form the Dough: Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Shape & Pattern: Scoop 2 Tbsp dough balls onto prepared sheets, spacing 2″ apart. Press a fork in a criss‑cross pattern on each.
  7. Bake: Bake 10–12 min, until edges are set and tops appear just soft.
  8. Rest: Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 min so they finish setting.
  9. Cool: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Prevent Spreading: If dough feels warm, chill balls for 15–20 min before baking.
Underbake Slightly: Remove when centers still look soft; they’ll firm up as they cool.
Flavor Boost: Stir in ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts or use crunchy peanut butter.
Storage: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness for up to 5 days.