Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, measured correctly (See Notes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup light or dark packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Treat Flour: Add the flour to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until it reaches 165°F. Let it cool completely.
- Microwave Butter: Place the cubed butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds until partially melted.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Combine butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until creamed, light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Add peanut butter, milk, vanilla, and salt, then beat until combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually add cooled, cooked flour while mixing on low speed until combined. If dough is too stiff, add milk 1 tbsp at a time.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
- To Enjoy: Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for 10 minutes. After prolonged storage, let sit at room temp or microwave individual scoops for ~10 seconds.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Keep dough in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Portion dough into scoops or logs, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying.
- Weigh flour if possible for perfect texture.
- If no scale: Fluff flour, spoon, level with knife.
- Cream butter and sugars for 2 full minutes to keep dough smooth.
- Make it your own: Add sprinkles, white chocolate, M&Ms, or crushed Oreos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian