Baking Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Chip Cookies is straightforward and enjoyable. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a warm batch of cookies ready in no time:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and continue beating until fully combined.
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in Chips: Fold in the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked; that’s okay!
9. Cool on Sheets: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Following this detailed guide will help you create cookies that are both delightful and reminiscent of those lunch room favorites!