Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
These heartwarming cookies offer a delightful combination of rich peanut butter flavor and satisfying textures, making them perfect for any gathering or as a treat at home.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's softened for easier mixing.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) For an extra chocolatey flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavors and help maintain shape while baking. Feel free to customize your cookies with nuts or other types of chips.