Description
These soft and chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate treat for any dessert lover. By utilizing a specific ratio of brown sugar to white sugar, these cookies achieve perfectly caramelized edges with a tender, moist center. The addition of an extra egg yolk ensures structural integrity, making them the perfect bakery-style cookie to keep in your regular baking rotation. Easy to make in a single bowl, these treats are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use standard commercial peanut butter for the best texture; natural peanut butter is not recommended. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft for several days. Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better emulsion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg