Description
Chewy Peanut Butter Scotcheroo Cookies are soft, flavorful treats combining the rich taste of peanut butter with bursts of semi-sweet chocolate. These easy-to-make cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and texture, perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which typically takes 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Peanut Butter: Beat the large egg into the creamed butter mixture, followed by the smooth peanut butter. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Evenly fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough using a spatula or spoon, ensuring chocolate is distributed throughout.
- Portion Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately two inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from oven and let them cool slightly on wire racks before serving warm to enjoy their soft, chewy texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove them while centers are still slightly soft.
- You can substitute natural peanut butter but expect a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Chocolate chips can be swapped with peanut butter chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Storing the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature will keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before storing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
