Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking the Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies boast a thick, chewy texture with a soft center, delivering an irresistible peanut butter flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. Whether you’re celebrating a special moment or simply indulging yourself, this easy recipe is sure to impress. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, these cookies are customizable and versatile, making them an ideal choice for birthdays, holidays, or just an everyday snack.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 oz peanut butter chips
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp milk (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for finishing touches)
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking sheets.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt; set aside.
- Cream cold butter with sugars and peanut butter until smooth.
- Mix in egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional milk until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until fully incorporated; fold in peanut butter chips.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on lined baking sheets; press down with a fork for a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden brown; allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg