Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making the Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies. These cookies boast a thick, chewy texture with soft centers, perfectly complemented by creamy peanut butter chips. Ideal for any occasion—be it family gatherings, casual snacks, or dessert spreads—these treats will surely impress your guests. The nutty flavor combined with chocolatey goodness creates a mouthwatering treat that satisfies every sweet craving. Easy to whip up and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, this recipe is a must-have for cookie lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (8 Tbsp.)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- 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 (~2 cups)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flours, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter, sugars, and peanut butter until smooth. Add egg and mix well.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in peanut butter chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets; shape if desired.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden brown. Cool on sheets before transferring to racks.
- 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: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg