Discover the magic of these Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, where the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate comes alive with every bite. These cookies are crafted with a balance of creamy peanut butter and melted butter, blended with a mix of light brown and granulated sugars for a perfectly sweetened dough. The addition of mini semisweet chocolate chips adds bursts of chocolatey goodness, while a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top creates a delightful contrast. The key to their extraordinary texture lies in the chilling process, ensuring each cookie is tender, soft, and utterly delicious.
Why You'll Love This:
- Perfect Texture: Chilling the dough results in cookies that are both soft and chewy.
- Classic Flavor Combo: The peanut butter and chocolate chips make for a timeless, crowd-pleasing treat.
- Salty Twist: A sprinkle of sea salt enhances the flavors, adding a gourmet touch.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, melted butter, and sugars until smooth.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla.
- Gently mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- If the dough is too thin, refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto a lined cookie sheet. Optionally, add extra chocolate chips on top.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 14-16 minutes until lightly golden.
- Sprinkle with sea salt right after baking, then cool on a rack.
Enjoy these scrumptious peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra flavor kick!
