Lovers of both flavors will call an instant truce with these peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies! Fans of peanut butter cookies will get the rich peanut butter flavor and tell-tale crosshatch on top, while fans of chocolate dessert will get morsels of semisweet chocolate in every bite. Plus, there's one ingredient neither side would expect but both will enjoy: honey! It complements the other ingredients and helps give the cookies their moist, chewy texture. A final sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances all of the other ingredients although they'd be equally delicious without it. Make this recipe whenever you need to keep the peace between sweet-tooth snackers in your home; they're sure to join your list of all-time favorite cookies, too!
Is honey that's crystallized still good?
When honey solidifies in the jar and has a grainy texture, it becomes crystalized. This honey is perfectly safe to eat. To get it back to its runny form, place the sealed container in a bowl of warm water (about 100°) and stir to loosen.
Can you use natural peanut butter for peanut butter cookies?
The oil in natural peanut butter tends to separate more easily, so it could make this cookie dough looser or a little greasy. Stick with regular peanut butter for this recipe.
What's the difference between light and dark brown sugar?
The difference between light and dark brown sugar is the amount of molasses. Light brown sugar has slightly less and doesn't taste as sweet—better for letting the peanut butter and chocolate in this recipe shine through.