you’re a fan of the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, then you’re in for a treat. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies bring together the creamy richness of peanut butter with the indulgent allure of chocolate chunks, resulting in a cookie that’s crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, and bursting with flavor. Follow this recipe to bake a batch of cookies that are sure to become a household favorite.
INGREDIENTS
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups chocolate chunks (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing the Dough
1. Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars**: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the Eggs and Vanilla**: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients**: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix the Dry and Wet Ingredients**: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
6. Fold in the Chocolate Chunks**: Using a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chunks until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking the Cookies
1. Shape the Cookies**: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
2. Bake : Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
3. Cool : Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.