Peanut Butter Chip Cookies: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion

Chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips… do I even need to write anything else?

Seriously, I have said it many times… I am not a huge chocolate fan, but when chocolate is paired with peanut butter… I am all over it!

Don’t get me wrong, I definitely love a slice of the best chocolate cake every now and then. But recipes like peanut butter blossoms, peanut butter cup brownies, and peanut butter pretzel dessert really make me happy.

So these chocolate peanut butter cookies are a pretty obvious winner in our house!

Why you’ll love this chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe

This cookie recipe is the best of two worlds: rich chocolate and nutty peanut butter cookies.

These cookies feature a chocolate-peanut butter dough with added peanut butter chips for even more nutty goodness.

They’re soft, chewy, and incredibly delicious. And even better? They’re quick and easy to make!

That’s right: You don’t have to chill the dough before baking, meaning you can satisfy your craving for chocolate peanut butter cookies in about half an hour.

I also highly recommend using these cookies to make ice cream sandwiches. Try them with rocky road ice cream or even espresso ice cream for a totally custom treat!

How to make chocolate peanut butter cookies

Ingredients you’ll need

• 1 cup room-temperature unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups peanut butter chips

Before you start baking, ensure that you measure flour correctly so that these cookies turn out perfect every time.

It’s crucial to have your butter softened to room temperature. If you forget to set it out ahead of time, check out tips on how to soften butter quickly.

You can use either crunchy or creamy peanut butter for this recipe – both work great!

This recipe uses unsweetened cocoa powder; if you’re unsure about the different types, check out guides available online.

Peanut butter chips can be found in the baking aisle next to the chocolate chips. 1 3/4 cups is equivalent to one 10-ounce bag.

Making these cookies

Start by creaming together the butter, peanut butter, and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).

Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined. Finally, fold in the peanut butter chips.

You can create small or large cookies with this recipe. For small cookies, use a medium (1.5 tablespoon) scoop to portion the dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until set. For larger cookies, use a large (3 tablespoon) scoop and increase the baking time to about 12 minutes.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Storage and freezing tips

Store chocolate peanut butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

You can also freeze baked cookies in zip-top freezer bags or airtight containers for a couple of months. To thaw, let the cookies rest at room temperature for a few hours.

Alternatively, freeze the unbaked cookie dough to enjoy warm-from-the-oven cookies anytime! Scoop the dough onto lined baking sheets, freeze until solid, and then store in zip-top freezer bags.