Peanut butter loaded cookies are studded with melted chocolate chips and baked until the tops are just slightly crackly... but still really soft. These cookies are melt-in-your-mouth amazing! Y'all will love them!!!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, cream butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and mix again until well combined.
Add the salt, baking soda, and flour and mix partially, add the chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.
Portion into 3 tablespoon sized balls. Using the palm of your hand, press down on each cookie slightly to create a very thick disk.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. The centers will look slightly underdone but will set as they cool.
Remove from oven and let cookies cool on pan for 5-10 minutes, the. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature or warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.