Imagine sinking your teeth into a cloud-soft sugar cookie packed with creamy peanut butter chips, topped with a luxurious peanut butter frosting that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These Lofthouse-style cookies are not just a dessert; they're a heavenly experience that transforms an ordinary moment into a blissful celebration of flavor. Whether you're a peanut butter fanatic or just looking for the most irresistible cookie recipe, you've just struck gold with this mouthwatering treat that promises to become an instant family favorite.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and peanut butter.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in peanut butter chips using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, mix powdered sugar, milk, and additional peanut butter in a bowl until smooth and spreadable.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe peanut butter frosting on top of each cookie.
- Allow frosting to set for 15-20 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies instead of soft, tender ones.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- For extra richness, toast the peanut butter chips briefly in a dry skillet before adding to the dough.
- Store cookies in a single layer to prevent the frosting from getting smudged.
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle a few extra peanut butter chips on top of the frosted cookies.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 45mg
