Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Method

1. 1

   Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Beat butter mixture
3. 3

   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

   30:00 · Chill dough
7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, 12 per sheet.

9. 9

   Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork, pressing a crosshatch pattern into the top.

10. 10

    Bake until the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers still look soft, 10 to 11 minutes.

    10:00 · Bake cookies
11. 11

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet