Embark on a flavorful journey with these Scrumptious Peanut Butter Cookies, packed with a perfect mix of textures and tastes. These cookies blend creamy and crunchy peanut butter with a touch of sweet and salty, making each bite a delightful experience. Enhanced with white chocolate chips and optional peanut chunks, these treats are a peanut butter lover’s dream come true.
Why You'll Love This:
These peanut butter cookies offer the ultimate comfort food experience, combining the rich taste of peanut butter with the sweet burst of chocolate chips. The optional crunch of peanuts adds a satisfying texture that makes these cookies irresistibly snackable. Whether you prefer them chewy or with a bit of crunch, this recipe allows for customization to suit your taste.
Perfect Occasion:
Perfect for cookie exchanges, school treats, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these peanut butter cookies are versatile for any event. They’re particularly great for gatherings, family desserts, or when you need a batch of cookies that are sure to please a crowd.
Decoration Tips:
For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peanuts or sea salt. If you’re feeling adventurous, substitute the white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate, or even caramel chips for a different flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 100g light brown sugar
- 75g granulated sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 275g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 150g white chocolate chips
- 100g peanut butter chips
- 100g peanuts, chopped (optional, or use crunchy peanut butter without extra nuts)
Instructions:
- Cream together the unsalted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, cornflour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, beating until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough seems dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped peanuts until evenly distributed.
- Form the dough into eight large balls (about 125g each) or smaller 60g balls.
- Chill the dough balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with a fan setting.
- Place the chilled dough balls on a lined baking tray, spacing them well apart.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes for larger cookies, or 9 minutes for smaller ones. There is no need to flatten them.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for at least 30 minutes; they will continue to set as they cool.
Enjoy these scrumptious peanut butter cookies, a perfect treat that combines classic flavors with a delightful texture. Enjoy!
