Prepare to embark on a mouthwatering journey that will transform your ordinary baking experience into an extraordinary culinary adventure! These Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies are not just a treat – they're a perfect harmony of creamy, rich peanut butter and decadent milk chocolate that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this recipe promises to deliver cookies so irresistible that they'll disappear faster than you can say "more please!"
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cookies bake evenly and achieve a perfect texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Continue mixing until the egg is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon of baking soda with a pinch of salt (if desired). This will help activate the baking soda and ensure even distribution in the cookie dough.
- Gradually add the baking soda mixture to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the cookies.
- Fold in 1 cup of milk chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon. Make sure the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading while baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This will help them set before transferring to a wire rack.
- After 5 minutes, carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Tips
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure your ingredients, especially the egg and peanut butter, are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the dough just until ingredients are combined to keep your cookies tender and soft.
- Use Parchment Paper: This prevents sticking and ensures even baking, giving you perfectly golden cookies every time.
- Uniform Cookie Size: Use a cookie scoop for consistent sizing, which helps cookies bake evenly and look professionally made.
- Cool Completely: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to prevent overcooking and maintain that perfect soft texture.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh for up to 5 days – if they last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg
