Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies. These cookies feature a perfect blend of soft, chewy textures and rich peanut butter flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, packing lunchboxes, or simply craving a comforting snack, this recipe delivers. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you can whip up these delicious cookies in no time. Their nutty goodness paired with sweet chocolate chips guarantees that they will be a favorite among family and friends. Perfect for sharing or savoring on your own!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 cup cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 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, like Jif or Skippy
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp. milk (optional)
- 1 (10 oz.) bag peanut butter chips (I use Reese's brand) ~2 cups
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream cold butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
- Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract (and optional milk), mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in peanut butter chips evenly into the dough.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and shape cookies as desired.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before transferring to a 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: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg