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Thick and Chewy Chunky Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Thick and Chewy Chunky Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Thick, soft-centered peanut butter cookies filled with crunchy peanut pieces and semisweet chocolate chips or chunks. An optional chill keeps the dough sturdy and produces a wonderfully chewy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup (226 g) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (255 g) Chunky peanut butter
  • 1 cup (200 g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (213 g) Packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups (300-315 g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups (340 g) Semisweet chocolate chips or chunks

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, chunky peanut butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the peanut butter mixture, mixing only until combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks without overmixing.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons or approximately 2-tablespoon portions onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Chill the portioned dough for about 30 minutes if you want especially thick cookies.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.

Notes

Do not overbake; the centers firm as the cookies cool. Weigh the flour or use the spoon-and-level method. Commercial chunky peanut butter is generally more reliable than natural peanut butter because separated oil may cause spreading or a greasy dough. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.