Print

Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Lunch Box Cookies

chewy peanut butter chocolate chip lunch box cookies - featured image
Print Recipe

These chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are perfect for lunchboxes, offering a balanced flavor and texture that stays soft and delicious throughout the day. Quick and easy to make, they are a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened preferred)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes (optional but recommended).
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and improves chewiness. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers are still soft for the perfect chewy texture. Dough can be frozen and baked from frozen with a slight increase in bake time. For vegan version, replace egg with a flax egg and use dairy-free butter. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend.

Nutrition

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, lunchbox snacks, easy cookies, kid-friendly snacks

Find it online: https://milaspoon.com/chewy-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-lunch-box-cookies-easy-recipe-for-perfect-snacks/