Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother blending and even texture.
Creamy Peanut Butter is Key: For the best results, use creamy peanut butter. Avoid natural peanut butter, which can be too oily and affect the dough’s consistency.
Balance Sugars: Combining granulated sugar and brown sugar creates a perfect mix of crisp edges and soft centers.
Chill the Dough (Optional): If your dough feels too soft, refrigerate it for 20–30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading while baking.
Measure Flour Correctly: Too much flour can make your cookies dry. Use the spoon-and-level method for accuracy.
Baking Sheet Tips: Use light-colored, non-stick baking sheets lined with parchment paper to prevent over-browning and ensure even baking.
Rotate Baking Sheets: Halfway through baking, rotate your baking sheets for uniform results.
Customize Your Chips: While semi-sweet chocolate chips are classic, feel free to use dark chocolate chunks, milk chocolate chips, or even a mix for unique flavors.
Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Add a slice of bread to maintain softness.
Freezing Dough: Scoop dough into balls and freeze on a tray before transferring to a bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
These tips ensure you bake consistently delicious peanut butter chocolate chip cookies every time!
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