Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking the Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies. These thick and chewy cookies are packed with rich peanut butter flavor and studded with creamy chocolate chips, making them a favorite for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night at home, these cookies promise to impress with their soft centers and golden-brown exteriors. Easy to make and customize, they’re perfect for family baking sessions or as a delicious treat to share with friends.
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 your oven to 375°F and line two 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, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional milk; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in peanut butter chips evenly into the dough.
- Scoop dough balls (2-3 tablespoons each), roll in granulated sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden but soft in the center; let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg