Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies are easy drop cookies that combine creamy peanut butter with melty chocolate chips. Their soft texture and classic flavor make them impossible to resist and a favorite treat for any occasion.
Preheat oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes.
Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.
Add baking soda, salt, and all purpose flour. Beat on low speed just until incorporated.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Use a medium cookie scoop or two rounded tablespoons, place cookie dough scoops 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes and until the edges are golden brown and centers no longer look wet.
Cool cookies on pan for 3 minutes and then remove to wire rack to cool completely.