Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
In mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda.
Beat butter for two minutes until creamy.
Add sugar and peanut butter and beat for another few minutes until very fluffy.
Add one eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Drizzle in vanilla extract.
On low speed, add flour mixture until just incorporated.
Add chocolate chips and mix until blended.
With ice cream scoop, drop rounded balls onto line baking sheet (about 2 inches apart); with large fork, flatten slightly by pressing gently, creating a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for about 10 minutes until bottom edges begin to turn golden brown.