Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft and Chewy)

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you're a fan of the classic peanut butter and chocolate combination, these Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to become one of your favorite homemade treats. They're soft, chewy, rich with creamy peanut butter, and loaded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Made with 100% whole wheat flour, these cookies have a wholesome twist while still delivering all the delicious flavor you expect from a bakery-style cookie. They're perfect for after-school snacks, holiday cookie trays, afternoon coffee breaks, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth.

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❤️ Why You'll Love These Cookies

• Made with 100% whole wheat flour

• Soft and chewy texture

• Rich peanut butter flavor

• Loaded with chocolate chips

• Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients

✨ Optional Add-Ins

• Chopped peanuts for extra crunch

• Peanut butter chips

• Mini chocolate chips

• A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top

• Drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling

📝 Tips for Success

• Don't overbake! The cookies will continue cooking as they cool.

• Use room-temperature butter and egg for the best texture.

• For picture-perfect cookies, press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops before baking.

🔄 Variations & Substitutions

• Dairy-free: Use dairy-free butter and chocolate chips.

• Crunchy peanut butter: Swap creamy for crunchy if you like extra texture.

• Nut-free: Substitute sunflower seed butter.

• Extra chocolate: Add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder for a chocolate peanut butter cookie.

🥡 Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

• Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

• Freeze baked cookies or cookie dough for up to 2 months.

• Warm in the microwave for a few seconds before serving for soft, melty chocolate chips.

Recipe

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of butter, softened

• 1 cup of creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar

• 1/2 cup of white sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup of water

• 2 cups of whole wheat flour

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda

• 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• 1 cup of chocolate chips

Directions:

1.      In a large bowl mix together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Then add the water and mix again.

2.      In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the flour mix to the butter blend and mix well. Then add the chocolate chips and mix well

3.      Once everything is mixed, chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour covered.

4.      After the dough has chilled for an hour, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

5.      Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop the cookies on the baking sheet. Bake cookies in the oven for about 15-20 minutes in total, taking the cookies out of the oven when the edges and bottom begin to brown.

6.      Then remove the cookies from the baking sheet and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Enjoy

These Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything you want in a homemade cookie—soft, chewy, chocolatey, and full of rich peanut butter flavor. They're easy enough for everyday baking but special enough to share with family and friends. Whether you're baking a batch for a weekend treat, packing them into lunchboxes, or enjoying one with a cup of coffee, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. If you make this recipe, I'd love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment below and let me know if you added your own special twist.

Happy baking!

— Tina ❤️