Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies. Perfectly thick and chewy, each bite delivers a delightful burst of creamy peanut butter flavor that will satisfy your sweet cravings any time of the year. Golden brown on top and soft in the center, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and versatile for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. Customize them by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible treats!
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 (I use Reese's brand) ~2 cups
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together cold butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Mix in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional milk until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in peanut butter chips.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2-3 tablespoons), roll in sugar, and place on cookie sheets. Use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden brown; cool on sheet before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg