Description

Indulge in the Best Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, where rich peanut butter meets sweet chocolatey chips for an irresistible treat. These cookies boast a thick, chewy texture with a soft center that melts in your mouth. Elevate your baking game with a unique blend of all-purpose and cake flour, complemented by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for that gourmet touch. Perfect for any occasion—from casual snacks to festive gatherings—these cookies will leave everyone coming back for more. Easy to make and fully customizable, they’re sure to become a favorite in your home!

Ingredients

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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
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. milk (optional)
1 (10 oz.) bag peanut butter chips (~2 cups)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
flaky sea salt (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a stand mixer, cream together the cold butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk; mix well.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until combined.
Fold in the peanut butter chips using a spatula.
Scoop out dough portions onto prepared sheets and create a criss-cross pattern with a fork.
Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before transferring to a rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (32g)
Calories: 147
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg