Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking these Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies! With their irresistible chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, a party, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips, they boast a golden-brown finish that is as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Easy to prepare with common ingredients, these treats will have everyone coming back for seconds. Bake up a batch today and savor the warm, nutty goodness in every bite!
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, 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, ~2 cups (I use Reese's brand)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream cubed butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until mixed. Fold in peanut butter chips.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined sheets and create crisscross patterns using a fork.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg