January 20, 2010

Heavenly Peanut Butter Cookies

The title is not joking. Neither am I. These are without a doubt amazing. This recipe deserves an award or some form of international recognition. Maybe a Nobel Prize or an Academy Award. Sure, it doesn't make sense but when you try them it will.P.S. I recently used this recipe in a cookie exchange from stephchows, check out her site!

Heavenly Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe from here


1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup chunky peanut butter at room temperature (you could use smooth but why do that?)

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 large egg, at room temperature

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup peanut butter chips*

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon sugar, regular or superfine for rolling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, the baking soda, the baking powder, and the salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter and the peanut butter together until fluffy. Add the sugars and beat until smooth. Add the egg and mix well. Add the milk and the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Stir in the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Place sprinkling sugar — the remaining tablespoon — on a plate. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into the sugar, then onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving several inches between for expansion. Using a spatula, lightly flatten but do not overly flatten cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overbake. They are not underdone, I swear. Cool the cookies on the sheets for 1 minute, then remove to a rack to cool completely. Then dive in and enjoy the cakey crisp perfection.
*I quarted frozen mini peanut butter cups and threw a cup in and it worked but I prefer the peanut butter and chocolate chips.

5 comments:

The Cooking Ninja said...

Oh yes...that do look heavenly to pop one in the mouth. :)

Thanks for dropping by my blog. :)

The Cooking Ninja said...

For the red pralines, I can send to you and let you know how much it costs. I'm not sure where you can find it on your side.

Hannah said...

Thanks! I can't wait to try that brioche recipe, it looks great.

stephchows said...

I would be totally happy to get those in the mail! Thanks for joining the exchange!!

Hannah said...

Thanks Steph! I can't wait to see all the exchange photos!