Whip up a batch of these soft and chewy homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies quickly and easily using a few pantry staples, regular peanut butter, and gooey chocolate chunks!
In a medium mixing bowl, add the butter and brown sugar and beat together on medium speed for 1-2minutes until fluffy.
Then, add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract and beat until combined,. Scape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
Next, add the flour and baking powder and mix until the flour is just barely combined.
Gently fold the chocolate chips or chunks into the cookie dough, careful not to over mix!
Scoop out 1 ½ tablespoons of dough with a cookie scoop and roll them into balls.
Press down slightly with a cup until they are a ½” thick and place them on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle the cookies with sea salt if desired
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.Add in a few peanut butter chips too if desired.Use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.