Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies! Each cookie boasts a rich, nutty flavor and an irresistible thick, chewy texture that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party, a cozy night in, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth—these cookies are quick to prepare and easy to customize. The combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips creates a delightful treat that pairs beautifully with a glass of milk or can be transformed into decadent ice cream sandwiches. Get ready to elevate your baking game with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp milk (optional)
- 1 (10 oz.) bag peanut butter chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together cold unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients on low speed until fully mixed.
- Fold in the peanut butter chips evenly.
- Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls and roll them in granulated sugar before placing them on the baking sheets.
- Create a crisscross pattern using a fork on each cookie ball.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg