Description
Delight your taste buds with these rich and buttery Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaway Cookies. Featuring a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, chopped peanuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are soft, sweet, and irresistibly chewy. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies combine classic flavors with a tender crumb texture that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 1/4 sticks (10 Tbsp) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This creates the rich base for your cookies.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Add peanuts and chocolate chips: Fold in the chopped peanuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough to incorporate crunch and chocolate bursts in every bite.
- Shape the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls and roll into balls, then place on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. The cookies will firm up further once cooled.
- Cool thoroughly: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows the cookies to set properly for the perfect meltaway texture.
Notes
- If you prefer, substitute crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading and improve shape.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- To enhance chocolate flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips or chunks.