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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Lunch Box Cookies

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These chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies offer a perfect balance of soft, dense chewiness with pockets of melted chocolate, ideal for lunchboxes and snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (preferably Smucker’s Natural)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (130g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup softened unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup packed light brown sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until combined. Then add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and thick.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture and mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart. Slightly wetting your hands can help shape the dough.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Slightly underbake for perfect chewiness. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for longer storage.

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