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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2
Pour the melted, cooled butter and dark brown sugar into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture is thickened and lighter in color, 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Then, stir in the creamy peanut butter. Using a rubber spatula, fold the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt into the peanut butter mixture, just until the dough comes together and there are no more streaks of flour. Don't over-mix!
4
Using a #20 cookie scoop, divide the dough into 6 big balls. Roll the cookie dough balls between your palms until they're smooth and then roll them in the granulated sugar.
5
Place the cookie dough balls 2-3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pan. Bake the cookies for 5 minutes. Then, using oven mitts, grip the sides of the pan and "bang" the pan on the wire rack a few times, until the cookies crinkle on the edges. Bake for 4-5 more minutes, just until they're set on the edges and a little under-done in the centers.
6
Cool the cookies on the sheet pan for 5-10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Sugar Moisture is Key 🍪Use fresh, moist dark brown sugar and pack it firmly into your measuring cup—this ensures maximum chewiness by retaining moisture throughout baking.
- Cornstarch Creates the Chew 🌽Don't skip the cornstarch; it inhibits gluten development and creates that signature tender, chewy texture that makes these cookies irresistible.
- Underbake by 1-2 Minutes ⏱️Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the hot pan for perfect chewiness.
- Egg Yolk Only for Richness 🥚Using just the yolk instead of whole egg adds richness and fat without excess moisture, preventing spread while maintaining that coveted chewy interior.
- Sugar-Coat Immediately 🍬Roll warm cookies in granulated sugar right after baking while they're still soft—the heat helps the sugar adhere and creates that lightly crisp, sparkly exterior.
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Vegetarian
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