Potluck Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies studded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for sharing at any gathering. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  6. Step 6: Fold in 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  7. Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Step 9: Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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