Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Homemade peanut butter chip cookies can be just as good as the bakery variety. Bake these soft, chewy cookies at home using peanut butter chips and chocolate chips in less than 30 minutes.
Peanut butter chips are a delightful way to infuse rich, nutty flavor into your baked goods without the mess of traditional peanut butter. Made from real roasted peanuts, these chips offer a burst of peanutty goodness that melts into each bite, creating a smooth, creamy texture and intense flavor. Adding peanut butter chips to cookies transforms them into a wonderful treat that captures the essence of classic peanut butter cookies with a unique twist.
These versatile chips are perfect for creating cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, peanut butter chip cookies are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Their irresistible flavor and easy preparation make them a favorite among cookie lovers of all ages. Indulge in the nutty richness of peanut butter chips and experience the magic they bring to your cookie creations!
Why make these cookies?
- Rich Peanut Butter Flavor: The combination of granulated and brown sugar provides the perfect balance of sweetness, which complements the peanut butter without overpowering it. This balance highlights the natural flavors and keeps the cookies from being too sweet.
- Perfect Texture: The use of brown sugar and the right amount of baking soda gives these cookies a soft, chewy texture with slightly crisp edges. This combination creates a delightful contrast in each bite, appealing to those who love a soft center with a little crunch. The inclusion of a full cup of butter adds richness and moisture, resulting in cookies that melt in your mouth. The butter ensures a tender crumb and contributes to the cookies’ overall decadence.
- Easy and Foolproof: The recipe uses common pantry ingredients, making it easy to whip up a batch anytime. There’s no need for special tools or complex techniques, ensuring success even for novice bakers. With straightforward instructions and minimal prep time, these cookies are quick to make. You can have freshly baked cookies ready in under an hour, perfect for satisfying sudden cravings or entertaining guests.
- Versatile and Customizable: This recipe serves as a versatile base for countless creative variations. Whether you add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, you can easily adapt the cookies to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Whether for a casual snack, a party treat, or a holiday cookie exchange, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser. Their classic flavor and appeal make them suitable for any event, big or small.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Flour – Provides the base structure of the cookies. It’s best to use plain all-purpose flour for these cookies. They will spread, but that is what they are supposed to do. You can also use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option
- Unsalted softened Butter: Adds moisture and richness. Margarine or coconut oil can be used as alternatives for a dairy-free version but it will change the flavor, texture, and spread of the cookies.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and provide moisture. For a vegan option, you can use flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water per egg).
- Sugars – White sugar provides sweetness and contributes to the cookies’ crispy edges. Brown sugar Adds moisture and chewiness, and the molasses in brown sugar adds depth of flavor. Light or dark brown sugar can be used depending on your preference. You can also use coconut sugar for a different sweetness profile.
- Vanilla – Use good quality vanilla as it makes a huge difference. I use my homemade vanilla extract.
- Chips -Provide the primary peanut butter flavor in the cookies. You can also mix in chocolate chips for a more complex flavor. I am using Reese’s peanut butter and half-bittersweet chocolate chips. I think that is a perfect combination but feel free to use all peanut butter chips.
- Leavening – I like to use a combination of baking soda and baking powder in these cookies.
Step-by-step: How to make peanut butter chip cookies
- Dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Wet ingredients – In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the melted butter with brown sugar and white sugar. Then, add the whole egg and egg yolk followed by the vanilla extract.
- Dry to wet – Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Followed by the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips. Stir well to combine.
- Chill – Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for 15 minutes or until firm enough to roll.
Pro tip – Alternatively, you can use a cookie scoop to scoop the cookies onto a baking tray and chill for just 10 minutes.
- Heat oven – Preheat the oven to 350°F / 177°C / Gas Mark 4. Line two baking trays with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Shape – Use spoonfuls of cookie dough and shape them into balls. Place them on a cookie sheet leaving enough space for them to spread. Then, add a few more peanut butter chip cookies to each ball.
Pro tip – You can also chill the cookie dough balls on a baking tray. Then, place them in a freezer bag and freeze them for up to a month.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges start to a slightly golden brown while the center is still soft. Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Finally, transfer the cookies to an airtight container.
Pro tip – I like to add a few more peanut butter chip cookies on the freshly baked cookies.
Tips for Success
- Use Quality Ingredients: For the best flavor, choose high-quality peanut butter chips. They should be fresh and aromatic to infuse the cookies with a rich, nutty taste. Use unsalted butter and adjust the salt in the recipe to your taste. If you prefer a more buttery flavor, you can use European-style butter, which has a higher fat content.
- Proper Mixing Techniques: Beat the butter and sugars together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is essential for creating a smooth texture and helps the cookies spread evenly during baking. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients. This ensures even distribution and prevents overmixing.
- Dough Handling: Since there’s no peanut butter to stabilize the dough, chilling it for at least 30 minutes can prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough evenly. This helps ensure consistent baking times and evenly shaped cookies.
- Baking Techniques: Ensure your oven reaches the correct temperature before baking. An accurate oven temperature helps the cookies bake evenly and prevents them from becoming too hard or too soft. Position your baking sheet on the center rack for the most even heat distribution. If baking multiple sheets, rotate them halfway through to ensure uniform cooking.
- Cooling and Storage: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This allows them to set and prevents breakage. Keep the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. Adding a slice of bread can help keep them soft longer.
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- See all holiday cookies or all cookie recipes
Frequently asked questions
How long will these cookies keep?
These peanut butter chip cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to a week. You can chill the cookies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or you can also freeze the dough for up to 3 months or freeze the cookies for up to a month.
How to prevent the cookies from spreading too much?
These cookies do spread so make sure to leave enough room around them.
However, too much butter or sugar in the recipe can lead to cookies spreading. Also, too much baking powder or baking soda can also make cookies spread too much.
In addition, place cookies on a cold, not hot baking pan.
And make sure the oven is at the right temperature.
How to freeze these peanut butter chip cookies?
You can freeze the cookie dough for up to a month. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls in freezer bags for up to 3 months. The baked cookies will keep in the freezer for up to a month.
Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Homemade peanut butter chip cookies can be just as good as the bakery variety. Bake these soft, chewy cookies at home using peanut butter chips and chocolate chips in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2⅓ cup (290 g) All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 cup (226 g) Butter unsalted, melted and cooled
- 1 cup (220 g) Brown sugar dark
- ½ cup (100 g) White sugar granulated
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1½ cup (255 g) Peanut butter chips plus more for the top
- ½ cup (120 g) Chocolate Chips optional
Method
- Dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.2⅓ cup All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking Soda, ½ tsp Baking powder, ½ tsp Salt, 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- Wet ingredients – In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the melted butter with brown sugar and white sugar. Add the whole egg and egg yolk followed by the vanilla extract.1 cup Butter, 1 cup Brown sugar, ½ cup White sugar, 2 large Eggs, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Dry to wet – Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Followed by the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips. Stir well to combine.1½ cup Peanut butter chips, ½ cup Chocolate Chips
- Chill – Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for 15 minutes or until firm enough to roll.Pro tip – Alternatively, you can use a cookie scoop to scoop the cookies onto a baking tray and chill for just 10 minutes.
- Heat oven – Preheat the oven at 350°F / 177°C / Gas Mark 4. Line two baking trays with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Shape – Use spoonfuls of cookie dough and shape them into balls. Place them on a cookie sheet leaving enough space for them to spread. Add a few more peanut butter chip cookies to each ball. Pro tip – You can also chill the cookie dough balls on a baking tray. Then, place them in a freezer bag and freeze them for up to a month.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges start to a slightly golden brown while the center is still soft. Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Finally, transfer the cookies to an airtight container. Pro tip – I like to add a few more peanut butter chip cookies on the freshly baked cookies.
Notes
- Use Quality Ingredients: For the best flavor, choose high-quality peanut butter chips. They should be fresh and aromatic to infuse the cookies with a rich, nutty taste. Use unsalted butter and adjust the salt in the recipe to your taste. If you prefer a more buttery flavor, you can use European-style butter, which has a higher fat content.
- Proper Mixing Techniques: Beat the butter and sugars together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is essential for creating a smooth texture and helps the cookies spread evenly during baking. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients. This ensures even distribution and prevents overmixing.
- Dough Handling: Since there’s no peanut butter to stabilize the dough, chilling it for at least 30 minutes can prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough evenly. This helps ensure consistent baking times and evenly shaped cookies.
- Baking Techniques: Ensure your oven reaches the correct temperature before baking. An accurate oven temperature helps the cookies bake evenly and prevents them from becoming too hard or too soft. Position your baking sheet on the center rack for the most even heat distribution. If baking multiple sheets, rotate them halfway through to ensure uniform cooking.
- Cooling and Storage: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This allows them to set and prevents breakage. Keep the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. Adding a slice of bread can help keep them soft longer.
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