Melt-in-Your-Mouth ‘Drug-like’ Jenny Cookies with Peanut Butter
Make Hong Kong’s Famous Jenny Cookies at Home! Soft and Buttery Peanut Butter Jenny Cookie Recipe
Irresistibly addictive! Introducing the magical peanut butter Jenny cookies with a texture that simply melts in your mouth. Made special with a unique butter for ultimate tenderness.
Cookie Dough- 160g Golden Churn Butter (Essential for the melt-in-your-mouth texture)
- 80g Peanut Butter (Adds a rich flavor)
- 90g Icing Sugar (Adjusts sweetness and smoothness)
- 90g Cornstarch (Contributes to tenderness instead of crispiness)
- 120g Cake Flour (Forms the basic structure of the cookie)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
⭐ Special Ingredient Note: ‘Golden Churn Butter’ is the secret to achieving that wonderfully melt-in-your-mouth texture. Using regular butter might result in a different, less tender texture, so it’s highly recommended to use Golden Churn Butter for the best results!
Step 2
Let’s begin making the dough. First, ensure your Golden Churn Butter is softened at room temperature. Place it in a bowl and, using a hand mixer or whisk, cream the butter until it’s light and fluffy. Properly creaming the butter incorporates air, which is crucial for a tender cookie.
Step 3
Add the peanut butter to the creamed butter. Mix them together until you have a smooth, uniform mixture. Ensure the nutty aroma of the peanut butter is well distributed throughout the dough by mixing thoroughly.
Step 4
Sift the icing sugar into the bowl, preferably in two additions, and mix. Sifting prevents lumps and helps it incorporate smoothly. Be careful not to overmix at this stage; stop as soon as you no longer see any powdery streaks, as overmixing can cause the butter to melt and the dough to become too soft.
Step 5
Add the sifted cake flour and cornstarch to the mixture. Now, switch to a spatula and gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a cutting motion. Mix just until no dry flour is visible. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Step 6
Once the dough is ready, it should have a soft, smooth consistency, similar to mashed potatoes. Now, it’s time to pipe the cookies. Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip generously with the dough.
Step 7
Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. To create the signature frill effect, hold the piping bag close to the paper and move it back and forth as you pipe, without lifting it away completely. Ensure you leave some space between each cookie, as they will spread slightly during baking.
Step 8
Before baking, take a moment to check the shape of the piped cookies. Gently adjust them if needed to ensure they maintain their center and don’t spread unevenly in the oven. This step helps keep their decorative shape intact.
Step 9
Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes. The cookies are ready when the edges begin to turn lightly golden brown. Baking times may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them and adjust as needed.
Step 10
Once baked, carefully transfer the cookies from the baking sheet to a wire rack and let them cool completely. For an even richer flavor and softer texture, store the cooled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a day before enjoying. Now, savor your delicious, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter Jenny cookies!
