Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Puffy Peanut Butter Chip Cookies, where lightness meets rich flavor! These cookies blend the creamy goodness of peanut butter with a soft, fluffy texture that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party or a cozy afternoon snack—these cookies are easy to whip up with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. The secret to their puffy perfection? A quick chill in the refrigerator before baking! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or experiment by swapping peanut butter chips with butterscotch or chocolate for a fun twist. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these irresistibly tasty treats!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Crisco (or vegetable shortening)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup peanut butter chips (or alternative chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together Crisco, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, water, and vanilla until creamy.
- Add cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in peanut butter chips.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for about 8–10 minutes or until slightly under-baked; let cool on sheets for at least 5 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: <5mg