Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies

### Recipe: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies

**Description: ** These peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies are the perfect combination of nutty and sweet. They are chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and loaded with chocolate chips.

**Servings: ** 100 cookies

**Prep Time: ** 30 minutes

**Cook Time: ** 12-15 minutes per batch

**Ingredients: **

- 4 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 teaspoons baking soda

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 cups creamy peanut butter

- 2 cups granulated sugar

- 2 cups packed brown sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

**Instructions: **

1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. **Prepare Dry Ingredients**: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. **Cream Butter and Sugars**: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. **Add Eggs and Vanilla**: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

5. **Incorporate Dry Ingredients**: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. **Fold in Chocolate Chips**: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

7. **Form Cookie Dough Balls**: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each for spreading.

8. **Bake**: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.

9. **Cool and Serve**: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

**Special Tips: **

- For a twist, you can add chopped peanuts or use chunky peanut butter for extra crunch.

- To speed up the process for serving 100 people, consider baking multiple batches simultaneously if you have multiple ovens available.

- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.