Description
Indulge in the Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, a delightful treat that combines a thick, chewy texture with a soft center. These cookies are packed with rich peanut butter flavor and melt-in-your-mouth creamy peanut butter chips. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, they’re sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
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 and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together cold butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk (if using) and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until incorporated. Fold in peanut butter chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and shape into balls. Optionally roll in granulated sugar.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden brown; cool on sheets before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg