Ultimate Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in these Ultimate Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies that promise a delightful twist on the classic cookie! Unlike the traditional flat and crumbly variety, these cookies are soft-baked, bursting with rich peanut butter flavor, and packed with delicious peanut butter and chocolate chips. Perfectly sweetened with brown sugar, they boast a delightful chewiness in every bite. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion, a snack, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies will steal the show! With 60 cookies to share (or not!), get ready for an amazing treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
60
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup (none)
Butter flavor shortening
1/2 cup (none)
Packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups (none)
Large egg
1 (beaten)
Half-and-half or milk
3 tablespoons (none)
Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (none)
All-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups (none)
Baking soda
3/4 teaspoon (none)
Salt
3/4 teaspoon (none)
Peanut butter chips
1/2 cup (none)
Chocolate chips
1/2 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the creamy peanut butter, butter flavor shortening, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add in the beaten egg and mix thoroughly until well combined.
4
Pour in the half-and-half or milk along with the vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined; avoid overmixing.
7
Gently fold in the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon.
8
Using a rounded teaspoon or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving enough space between them for spreading.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still appear soft.
10
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ultimate Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies?
They are a soft-baked, rich version of the classic cookie, featuring creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and a mix of peanut butter and chocolate chips.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 60 cookies, making it great for sharing or special occasions.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
How long should I bake the cookies?
Bake the cookies for 7 to 9 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
Should the cookies be hard when I take them out of the oven?
No, the centers should still appear soft when you remove them; they will firm up as they cool.
What type of peanut butter is best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of creamy peanut butter for a smooth, rich texture.
Can I use milk instead of half-and-half?
Yes, you can use 3 tablespoons of either half-and-half or milk.
What kind of shortening should I use?
Use 1/2 cup of butter flavor shortening to achieve the desired chewy texture.
How should the egg be prepared?
The one large egg required for this recipe should be beaten before being added to the mixture.
What type of sugar is used in these cookies?
The recipe uses 1 1/4 cups of packed brown sugar, which contributes to the cookies' chewiness.
What kind of flour is required?
You will need 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract for flavor.
What leavening agent is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda as the leavening agent.
How much salt is in the recipe?
There is 3/4 teaspoon of salt included in the dry ingredients.
What kind of chips are added to the dough?
The recipe includes 1/2 cup of peanut butter chips and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
Should I grease the baking sheets?
No, you should drop the dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
How do I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined.
Why is it important to avoid overmixing?
Overmixing can result in a tougher cookie; mixing just until combined ensures they stay soft and chewy.
How should I add the chips to the dough?
Gently fold in the peanut butter and chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
What size should the dough drops be?
Use a rounded teaspoon or tablespoon to drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the sheets.
How long should the cookies cool on the pan?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
What category of cookies are these?
These are classified as Drop Cookies because the dough is dropped onto the sheet by spoonfuls.
How do I cream the base ingredients?
Use an electric mixer to cream the peanut butter, shortening, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Can I leave the cookies on the wire rack to cool completely?
Yes, moving them to wire racks after an initial cooling period on the pan ensures they cool evenly.
How much peanut butter chips are used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of peanut butter chips.
How much chocolate chips are used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
What makes these cookies different from crumbly ones?
The use of brown sugar and shortening, along with the soft-bake method, prevents them from being crumbly.
Can I use an electric mixer for the whole process?
Use the electric mixer for creaming and incorporating wet ingredients, but fold the chips in by hand.
How much brown sugar is needed?
You will need 1 1/4 cups of packed brown sugar.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients total, including various staples and two types of chips.