Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies! Each bite offers a perfect blend of rich, creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips, creating an unforgettable taste sensation. These cookies are not only thick and chewy but also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—from cozy family nights to festive gatherings. With golden-brown tops and a soft center, they’re sure to impress everyone. Plus, they’re easy to customize! Whether you choose to keep them classic or add a twist with chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies will become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp. milk (optional)
- 10 oz peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- In a stand mixer, cream cold butter with both sugars and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional milk; blend until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in peanut butter chips evenly.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each), roll in sugar, and place on cookie sheets.
- Create a criss-cross pattern using a fork and 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 (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg