Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Yield: 48 cookies
Description: These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic peanut butter cookie, with the addition of rich chocolate chunks adding a decadent touch. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser, combining the irresistible flavors of peanut butter and chocolate into one delightful treat.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | cup creamy peanut butter |
| 3/4 | cup chunky peanut butter |
| 2/3 | cup butter |
| 1/3 | cup margarine |
| 1 | cup brown sugar |
| 2 | cups white sugar |
| 1 3/4 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 3/4 | cups peanuts |
| 2 | cups chocolate chunks |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
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Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, chunky peanut butter, butter, margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined.
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Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated into the peanut butter mixture.
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Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Stir in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chunks and peanuts until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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Form Cookie Dough: Using a rounded tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press down slightly on each cookie dough ball to flatten slightly.
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Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops are set. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the cookies to be soft and chewy.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy these delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage.
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day. With their irresistible combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and crunchy peanuts, they’re a treat that’s hard to resist!
