Special Edition Peanut Butter Cookies: Elevate Your Cookie Game
When classic peanut butter cookies get a special edition upgrade, you know you’re in for a delightful treat. Our Special Edition Peanut Butter Cookies take the beloved nutty flavor to a whole new level by adding a medley of delectable mix-ins. These cookies are perfect for those times when you want to impress your friends and family with a unique twist on a timeless favorite. Let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to create these irresistible cookies that are sure to become a new household favorite.
Ingredients:
For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Special Edition Mix-Ins (Choose Your Favorites):
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough: 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add the Special Edition Mix-Ins: 7. Now comes the fun part—adding your choice of special edition mix-ins to elevate your cookies. Feel free to use any combination of the suggested mix-ins or create your own. For example, you might choose chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and toffee bits for a delightful trio.
- Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
Form and Bake the Cookies: 9. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- If you prefer flatter cookies, you can gently flatten each cookie dough mound with the back of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
Bake and Cool: 11. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy: 13. Once the Special Edition Peanut Butter Cookies have cooled, serve them up and enjoy the unique blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
Cook’s Notes:
- Be creative with your mix-ins! You can use various types of chocolate chips (white, dark, milk), different nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), or even crushed cookies (like Oreos) to create your special edition cookies.
- To make your cookies even more visually appealing, consider reserving some of the mix-ins to press onto the tops of the cookie dough mounds before baking.
- Store your cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and delicious.
Special Edition Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic favorite, offering a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you choose chocolate chips, nuts, toffee bits, or a combination of all, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. Share them with friends and family, or savor them as your very own special treat—either way, they’ll elevate your cookie game to a whole new level of deliciousness!
