Description
Midnight Peanuts Butter Delight is a decadent and easy-to-make peanut butter cookie recipe featuring creamy peanut butter, a perfect balance of sugars, and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Baked to golden perfection with a classic crisscross pattern, these cookies are ideal for satisfying your late-night sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Cookies Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, forming the cookie base.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until fully incorporated to enhance flavor and bind the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet peanut butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly without breaking the chips.
- Shape Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Slightly flatten each ball with the back of a fork, pressing down to create a classic crisscross pattern on top, which also helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set and develop the perfect texture.
Notes
- For chewy cookies, avoid overbaking; remove as soon as the edges turn golden.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter but expect slightly different texture.
- Chilling the dough before baking can help reduce spreading if desired.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy dessert, classic cookies, homemade cookies, baked peanut butter treats
