Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both brown and white sugars using an electric mixer until light and creamy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined, ensuring a smooth consistency. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Incorporate the natural peanut butter, baking soda, and kosher salt into the mixture. Mix until fully incorporated, creating a uniform dough. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Gently stir in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough. (1 minute)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop spoonfuls of dough approximately 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crosshatch pattern. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft and chewy texture. (5-6 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking and allows them to firm up. (5-10 minutes)