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Overhead shot of a stack of peanut butter white chocolate chip cookies. Glass of milk and bowl of peanut butter in the background
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5 from 4 votes

Peanut Butter White Chocolate Chip Cookies

The softest, chewiest peanut butter cookies you'll ever eat. A perfect combo of sweet and salty - they taste just like biting into a white chocolate peanut butter cup!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 18 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter , not old fashioned or natural
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips , plus more for placing on the tops of cookies

Instructions

  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter on medium speed until combined. 
  • Mix in the sugar, egg and vanilla. 
  • Add in the flour, baking soda and salt and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Turn of the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips with a large rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven the 350F degrees.  
  • Form dough into balls about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons in size. Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
  • Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes. The tops will not be completely set. Place a few extra white chocolate chips on the top of each cookie.

Notes

Cookie dough balls can be placed in a zipper-locked bag and frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal