30-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies combine the classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite. Made with smooth peanut butter and studded with milk chocolate chips and crunchy salted peanuts, they deliver rich flavor and satisfying texture. The addition of corn syrup helps keep them tender while brown sugar adds depth. Perfect for bake sales, lunch boxes, or when you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup smooth peanut buttercrunchy peanut butter1:1texture
adds extra peanut crunch
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅝ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 10-ounce bag milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted peanuts, choppedunsalted peanuts1:1sodium
reduce overall saltiness
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F
- 2
Grease 2 large baking sheets
- 3
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl
- 4
Cream together peanut butter, butter, and sugars until fluffy using an electric mixer
- 5
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition
- 6
Beat in corn syrup and vanilla
- 7
Slowly add flour mixture and mix until fully combined
- 8
Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts
- 9
Drop cookie dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets
- 10
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown around edges
- 11
Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool
Tips
Room temperature ingredients cream together more easily for better texture
Don't overbake - cookies will continue cooking on the hot pan after removal
Space cookies adequately as they spread during baking
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, or shaped cookies can be frozen up to 3 months
Serve at room temperature with cold milk
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies
Don't underbake or cookies will be too soft to handle
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
adds extra peanut crunch
reduce overall saltiness
FAQ
Can I use natural peanut butter instead?
Natural peanut butter works but may make cookies more crumbly. Stick with processed peanut butter for best results.
How do I know when they're done baking?
Look for golden brown edges while centers still appear slightly soft. They'll firm up as they cool.
Can I freeze the baked cookies?
Yes, freeze completely cooled cookies in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.