Puffy Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips.
These Puffy Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat! Soft, chewy, and studded with gooey chocolate chips, they’re irresistibly delicious!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie Scoop
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons salted butter melted and cooled
- 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 count egg at room temperature
- 1 count egg yolk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and peanut butter. Mix until smooth, then add the brown and granulated sugars, whisking until creamy.
- Step 4: Add the egg and egg yolk, followed by the vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Step 7: Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Step 8: Remove from the oven, let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is melted and cooled to avoid spreading.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture, or chunky for a crunch.
- Let eggs reach room temperature for better mixing.
- Feel free to mix in different types of chocolate for variety.