Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips Cookies

This set of instructions will guide you in creating delicious, chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. It’s a perfect blend of two of the most iconic and classic cookies, coming together in beautiful harmony (and tastiness!).Perfect for the kids or all for yourself, these cookies are irresistible no matter who you enjoy them with. So easy to make that they’ll leave you wanting to make more immediately! This step by step guide will have cookies in front of you within minutes. Whether you are a beginner in the kitchen or a professional baker, these cookies are easy enough for all to bake.

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Supplies

• Sifter (optional)
• Cooling rack
• Oven mitt
• Spatula
• Large bowl
• Small bowl
• Whisk (or hand mixer)
• Measuring cups and spoons
  • ½ cup (dry)
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 1 cup (dry)
  • 1 teaspoon
  • Optional: regular dinner spoon

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (not melted)
• ½ cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons room temperature water
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour (sifted optional, for smooth batter)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Duration
Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Allergy warning

These cookies contain ingredients that are common allergies and should be carefully reviewed:

Peanut butter - contains peanuts

Butter - contains dairy

Eggs

Safety Information

Be careful when using the oven. Always use oven mitts when putting in and taking out the cookies. Be aware of surroundings when taking cookies out of the oven to avoid bumping into someone or something. Move slowly to avoid getting burned. Keep small children away from the oven area when the oven is in use at all times. Children 16 and under should not be using the oven.

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Step 1: Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees F (190 Degrees C)

Step 2: Whisk Together the Butter, Peanut Butter, Brown Sugar, and White Sugar.

In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and fluffy. This will take some strong whisking for 2-3 minutes to fully combine (or 1-2 minutes for hand mixer).

NOTE:
It is important to not over whisk, as this can result in dense cookies. To help avoid this, keep a close eye on the mixture once all ingredients are just combined and proceed slowly, stopping right when they have just become creamy and smooth. This is also why it is important to not use melted butter, but just room temperature or softened butter. Melted butter will not allow the mixture to stay light and smooth, and will make it more liquid and dense.

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Step 3: Beat in the Eggs

Beat in the eggs one at a time, into the butter and sugar mixture.

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Step 4: Stir in the Corn Syrup, Water, and Vanilla.

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Step 5: Combine the Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Photo: Stafford , Gemma. Mix Dry Ingredients and Wet Ingredients Separately .

Step 6: Mix in Half of the Dry Ingredients, Then the Other Half.

Mix half of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient mixture, then mix in the other half.

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Step 7: Fold the Chocolate Chips Into the Dough.

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Step 8: Scoop the Dough Onto the Baking Sheet.

Scoop the dough with a tablespoon or regular dinner spoon onto an ungreased baking sheet 3 inches apart.

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Step 9: Bake for 11 to 15 Minutes or Until Golden Brown.

Bake for 11 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven on the middle rack, or until edges are golden brown.

Times may vary depending on the oven, so keep a close eye on them.

DO NOT rotate or open up the oven to check on the cookie, that will release the heat and cause oven temperature to lower which will result in longer minutes for the cookies to bake properly.

Step 10: Allow Cookies to Cool.

Allow cookies to cool before removing the wire racks to cool completely.

Trouble-Shooting Information

• If cookies are too brown try putting the cookies on the bottom rack of the oven or baking them for 10 minutes.
• If cookies are too cakey, you might have added too much baking soda. Try adding a little more oil or butter to decrease cakeyness a bit.
• If dough is too sticky that can be due to the dough not thoroughly being chilled or too little flour. Try placing the dough in the refrigerator covered, or put a little more flour in the dough.
• If the cookies are sticking to the baking sheet, let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes and then remove them.

Congrats! You now have fresh, hot peanut butter chocolate chip cookies! Enjoy!!

About the Authors

We have had prior experience with baking cookies. We have experimented and tested out to see which ingredients can formulate the perfect cookies before. We believe we are a credible source for this recipe. Although we are not professional bakers, we do have some experience in the kitchen and are able to create delicious cookies. Since we are not selling these cookies, we have nothing to gain from false advertising, and can therefore be honest about the cookies and our experience, leaving nothing but the best shot for you to make truly delicious cookies.

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