Delicious Peanut Butter Cookie Extravaganza: A Crunchy, Chewy Delight

Embark on a flavorful journey with these delicious peanut butter cookies, filled with the perfect blend of textures and tastes. These cookies mix creamy, crunchy peanut butter with a touch of sweet and salty, making every bite a delicious experience. replaces the word nice with emptypped with white chocolate chips and optional peanut pieces, these treats are any peanut butter lover's dream come true.

Why you'll love it:

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 soft or slightly crunchy, this recipe allows you to personalize them according to your tastes.

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 especially great for get-togethers, family desserts, or when you need a batch of cookies that are sure to please everyone.

Decorating Tips:

For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over 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 dark or milk chocolate for the white chocolate chips, or even caramel chips for a different flavor profile.

Ingredients:

• 100g unsalted butter
• 100g peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 100g light brown sugar
• 75g caster sugar
• 1 medium egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 275 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of corn flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 150 g white chocolate chips
• 100g peanut butter chips
• 100g chopped peanuts (optional, or use crunchy peanut butter without extra nuts)

Instructions:

1. Beat together unsalted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the mixture, beating until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough seems dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.
4. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts until evenly distributed.
5. Form the dough into eight large balls (about 125g each) or smaller balls of 60g.
6. Chill the dough balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for about an hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with fan-forced heat.
8. Arrange the refrigerated dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
9. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes for larger cookies or 9 minutes for smaller ones. There is no need to flatten them.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes; they will continue to set as they cool.

Enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookies, a perfect treat that combines classic flavors with a delicious texture. Appreciate!