Sometimes the best recipes happen by accident, and these cookies are proof of that. Soft, chewy, and loaded with rich flavor, they combine the creamy nuttiness of peanut butter with the irresistible sweetness of white and peanut butter chips. The subtle malt undertone from the chocolate Ovaltine takes them to the next level, giving each bite a warm, comforting flavor. With the perfect balance of sweet and salty, these cookies are destined to disappear quickly from any cookie jar.
Ingredients for Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
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2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (60 g) chocolate malt powder (Ovaltine)
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 1/4 sticks (255 g) butter, softened
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1/4 cup (65 g) crunchy peanut butter
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2 cups (400 g) sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tsp maple extract
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5 oz (140 g) Reese’s peanut butter chips (about half a package)
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5 oz (140 g) Nestlé Toll House white chocolate chips (about half a package)
How to Make Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
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In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, chocolate malt powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, crunchy peanut butter, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs and maple extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
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Gradually sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until everything is well incorporated.
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Fold in the peanut butter chips and white chocolate chips.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. Makes approximately 4 1/2 dozen cookies.
A Cookie Worth Sharing – or Keeping for Yourself
These cookies are the perfect mix of nostalgia and indulgence. They’re ideal for bake sales, gifting, or simply enjoying with a glass of cold milk on a cozy evening. Whether you call them a “happy accident” or a stroke of genius, one thing is certain—you’ll want to make them again and again.
