Want something tasty and nutritious at the same time? Take a look at today’s special: peanut butter chocolate chip cookies!

With the creamy and nutty goodness of peanut butter, these soft and chewy cookies are the perfect snack for when you are craving a quick bite. The combination of creamy peanut butter and melted butter gives these cookies a soft, almost pillow-like texture that melts as soon as it enters your mouth.

What’s interesting about the peanut butter and chocolate chips combo is that they perfectly complement each other! The salt from the peanut butter helps balance out the sweetness of the sugar and chocolate chips used in this recipe. To make things even better, eggs and butter work together to give the cookies their soft, chewy texture and a delicious, rich flavor.

With all these flavorful ingredients, the peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are truly a mix of creamy, melty, and chewy goodness!

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Customize Your Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies is enough to keep anyone coming back for more, but hey, I am never gonna say no for a bit of an extra flair! Here are some ways you can add variations to your peanut butter chocolate chip cookies:

Roasted Nuts

The warm and toasty aroma of roasted nuts is one of my favorite things to smell in the kitchen! Get a batch of your favorite nuts- be it pecans, almonds, or walnuts, roast them, and toss them into the peanut butter cookie batter while mixing.

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Dried Fruits

I love pairing peanut butter cookies with fruits that offer some tanginess! Try mixing cranberries and raisins with your cookie batter, and get ready to enjoy a fruity twist on your regular cookies.

Healthy Swaps

Want to swap some of the ingredients for a healthier version?

Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and use honey or maple syrup as sugar alternatives. You can also add oats to introduce more fiber and almond butter or cashew butter for a slightly different flavor profile.

Coconut Flakes

For a tropical twist, try adding coconut flakes to your cookie dough. Start by shredding the coconut flakes into small pieces and adding them to the batter or sprinkling them on top as decoration.

Dark Chocolate Chips

While milk chocolate chips are the traditional choice for making chocolate chip cookies, why not switch things up with the darker version? The rich and bold flavor of the dark chocolate chips goes wonderfully well with the creamy peanut butter and results in a less sweet, more decadent peanut butter cookie.

Secret Hacks To Make These Cookies Even Better!

Sharing is caring and since I care so much about my readers, here are some of my foolproof hacks to make your cookies even more delicious:

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Make Them Chewy

Although you don’t need to chill the cookie dough before baking, I have found doing this simple step leads to thicker and chewy cookies. So, if you have some time on hand, go ahead and refrigerate the dough before baking.

Uniform Sizes

Always use a cookie scoop even when you are tempted to eyeball the portion sizes. Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform cookie sizes and allows the cookies to be baked evenly.

A Little Cinnamon

I like to add a pinch of cinnamon along with the vanilla essence while preparing the dough for baking. The warm scent of cinnamon adds a cozy touch without overpowering the other ingredients.

Chocolate Overloaded

Since we are already using chocolate chips for this recipe, why stop at only that? Drizzle some melted chocolate over the top and enjoy the cookies loaded with chocolaty goodness!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Refrigerate 30

Total Time 52

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Hearty and nutritious, peanut butter chocolate cookies are a treat that doubles up as a healthy snack! Read along to find out how to make them in the easiest way.

Ingredients

For Flour Mixture

▢ 1 & ¼ cups / 155 g All-Purpose Flour
▢ ½ tsp / 2 g Baking Soda
▢ ½ tsp / 3 g Salt

For The Cookie

▢ ½ cup / 113 g Melted Butter (Unsalted)
▢ ½ cup / 125 g Creamy Peanut Butter
▢ ¼ cup / 50 g Granulated Sugar
▢ ¾ cup / 150 g Brown Sugar
▢ 1 tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence
▢ 1 large Egg
▢ 1 cup / 180 g Chocolate Chips

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Instructions

Prepare The Dry Ingredients

Take a small mixing bowl and add 1¼ cups of all-purpose flour to it.
Sprinkle ½ tsp of baking soda and ½ tsp of salt over the flour.
Use a whisk to mix these dry ingredients until they are well combined. Set the mixture aside for later use.

Prepare The Wet Ingredients

Take a large mixing bowl and pour ½ cup of unsalted melted butter into it.
Add ½ cup of creamy peanut butter to the bowl.
Pour ¼ cup of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of brown sugar into the mixture.
Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

Add Vanilla Essence and Egg

Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla essence to the wet mixture.
Crack 1 large egg into the bowl and whisk again until the mixture becomes smooth.

Add Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips

Gradually add the prepared flour mixture to the wet mixture in two parts. Fold with a spoon after each addition.
Mix gently until a cookie dough forms.
Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the cookie dough. Gently fold them into the dough to distribute evenly.

Bake The Cookies

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop portions of the cookie dough and place each portion onto the baking tray. Make sure to leave enough space to allow them to spread while baking.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.

Cool, Serve and Enjoy!

Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack to let the cookies cool to room temperature.
Enjoy your freshly baked peanut butter chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven!

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It’s not often I find treats that are as delicious as nutritious. That’s the reason I grab at any chance I get to make peanut butter treats!

Today’s peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipes are special to me because they are so incredibly easy to make. Whenever you are craving a snack for those lazy afternoons or something to take along while traveling, these cookies are perfect to stash and enjoy on the go. They are great alternatives to other sugary delights, giving you a powerful dose of energy while keeping things healthy at the same time!

Recipe FAQs

Can I Use Crunchy Peanut Butter Instead Of Creamy?

Yes, you can use the crunchy version of the peanut butter. However, the texture of the cookies won’t be as smooth as using creamy peanut butter.

What Can I Use Instead Of Chocolate Chips?

If you don’t have chocolate chips on hand, you can chop up some chocolate bars into small pieces and use them instead.

Can I Reduce The Amount Of Sugar In This Cookie Recipe?

I wouldn’t suggest reducing more than ¼ cup of sugar unless you have strict dietary needs. Using less amount of sugar will result in a less tasty cookie and affect the overall texture.

Why Are My Cookies Still So Soft After Baking?

Your cookies may have been undercooked if it feels too soft once they are out of the oven. Simply bake them for a bit longer and let them cool on the tray to firm up properly.