Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Crunchy Peanut Butter
• White Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Maple Extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Mini Chocolate Chip
• Peanuts

How to Make Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips (or omit for classic peanut butter cookies).
8. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on them as oven temperatures can vary.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.