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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Updated: Aug 15, 2025 · Published: Aug 13, 2024 by Misty Tannery · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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I absolutely love a good peanut butter and chocolate combination—and I know I’m not alone! There’s just something about the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter paired with sweet, melty chocolate that makes every bite irresistible. These chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are a favorite in my kitchen, and for good reason. They’re always soft in the center, perfectly chewy, and loaded with that classic flavor combo we all crave.

Best of all, this recipe is super simple and quick to make, so you can have fresh-baked cookies ready in no time. The original recipe belongs to The Novice Chef Blog. It was so so good I didn't want to change a thing! Well, I just added the chocolate chips! Whether you’re baking for a party, making an after-school treat, or just craving something sweet, these cookies will hit the spot. I can’t wait to see your delicious creations—be sure to share them with me when you bake a batch!

The original recipe belongs to The Novice Chef Blog.
Fresh-baked peanut butter chocolate cookies—soft, chewy, and irresistible.

We LOVE this recipe and I know you will too! If you love Original Peanut Butter Cookies, try this recipe with out the chocolate chips-Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies.

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Ingredients

  • flour
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • peanut butter
  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • egg
  • vanilla
  • mini chocolate chips
  • sugar for sprinkling

See exact quantities below in recipe card

Instructions

This recipe is quick to pull together. You will love the ease. To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare for baking by lining two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set them aside while you mix the dough.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then set the mixture aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the peanut butter, butter, and both sugars together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Next, add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Gradually reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the dry flour mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Using a medium cookie scoop—about one heaping tablespoon of dough—drop rounded balls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread as they bake. If desired, sprinkle a little sugar over the tops for extra sweetness, or press in a few extra chocolate chips for presentation.

Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. For the perfect chewy texture, remove them from the oven as soon as the edges are set, being careful not to overbake. I find that 10 minutes is ideal every time. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Watch the short video below to see this recipe in action!

Equipment

A well stocked kitchen makes baking so much more fun and enjoyable! I definitely have a few favorites in my own kitchen. Such as my stand mixer, baking sheets, cookie scoops and parchment paper! Here is a link to some of my favorites, go take a look and grab what you are lacking!

Storage

Just store these in an airtight container and they will last 3-4 days! Need to make them a day before an event? Try my soft cookie hack!

Overhead close-up of peanut butter chocolate cookies on a wooden board with a glass of milk and extra cookies in the background.
The perfect pairing—cookies and a cold glass of milk.

Cookies!

Need more cookie recipes to try? Try one of these soon!

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The original recipe belongs to The Novice Chef Blog.
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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers! Soft, thick, and loaded with rich peanut butter flavor and melty chocolate chips, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chewy cookies, chocolate chip, cookies, homemade cookies, peanut butter, peanut butter cookies
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Misty Tannery - www.learneditfrommymom.com

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
  • sugar for sprinkling optional

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
    Beat together the peanut butter, butter and both sugars, until light and fluffy. Using a stand mixer really makes a difference, but a hand mixer will work as well.
    To the butter and sugars add in the egg and vanilla
    Using low speed, gradually add in the flour mixture. Stir until dough forms and no white streaks are seen. Stir in chocolate chips.
    Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough), drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave room for any spreading that may occur.
    If you would like the extra sparkle and classic look, sprinkle with a little sugar on each cookie if desired.
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden and remove from oven. Bake just until edges are set being careful not to over bake. 10 minutes is perfect for me every time.
    Cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheets before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. 
    *no need for criss cross like regular peanut butter cookies. 

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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