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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter, mixing until fully smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg and pure vanilla extract into the mixture, blending until well integrated.
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Add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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For small cookies, scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each 2 inches apart. For jumbo cookies, use a 3-tablespoon scoop and space dough balls 2 inches apart.
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Bake small cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or jumbo cookies for 11 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and centers look set.
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Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.