The Story & Introduction
Hi, I’m Inaya, 38, from the beautiful island of Crete in Greece. Cooking has been part of my life since I was a child, learning from my grandmother how to make traditional Greek dishes full of love and flavor. But over time, I’ve also fallen in love with experimenting like when I first tried Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The story begins one rainy afternoon when I wanted to surprise my kids with something warm and sweet. We didn’t have much, just a jar of peanut butter, some chocolate chips, and a little flour. What came out of the oven was pure magic a chewy, nutty cookie that disappeared faster than I could bake them!
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft inside, slightly crisp on the edges, and full of that perfect salty-sweet balance. Whether you’re baking for friends, family, or just a quiet evening treat, these cookies will bring smiles to every bite.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You don’t need fancy ingredients to make these cookies — just a few pantry staples and a little love.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pro tip: If you love texture, use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Cream the Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy and fluffy about 2 minutes. This step helps the cookies stay soft and light.
Step 2 – Add Egg and Vanilla
Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat again until smooth and well combined.
Step 3 – Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until blended. Don’t overmix!
Step 4 – Fold in the Chocolate Chips
Now for the best part stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Step 5 – Scoop and Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Serving & Enjoying
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies taste incredible fresh out of the oven slightly warm with melted chocolate. Serve them with a cold glass of milk, a cup of Greek coffee, or even crumble them over ice cream for an indulgent treat.
They store beautifully in an airtight container for up to a week though, honestly, they rarely last that long in my house!
Conclusion
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything you love about baking simple, comforting, and full of flavor. Each bite reminds me that cooking isn’t just about the recipe, but the joy of creating something to share with others.
If you’re looking for a cookie that’s soft, sweet, and completely irresistible, this one’s for you. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself baking a second batch before the first one’s even cooled!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Irresistible
Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a family favorite! With a rich peanut butter flavor and melty chocolate chips in every bite, they’re simple to make and absolutely irresistible.
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture; mix until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips: Gently stir in chocolate chips with a spatula.
Scoop and bake: Scoop 1.5-tablespoon balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Cool and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For extra crunch, use chunky peanut butter.
Freeze cookie dough balls for quick treats later!
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
✨ Short 100-word version
Hi, I’m Inaya from Crete, and these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of my family’s favorites! They’re soft, chewy, and filled with the perfect mix of peanut butter and melted chocolate. I first made them on a rainy afternoon with my kids and they’ve been a staple ever since.
Mix creamy peanut butter, butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla; add flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Serve warm with milk or coffee. They’re comforting, easy to make, and always bring smiles!