Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with sweet brown sugar and melty chocolate chunks to create a comforting, chewy treat perfect for any occasion. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, they bring homemade joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature by the time your dough is ready.
- Mix Peanut Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well mixed.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the egg and pour the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a consistent batter.
- Add Baking Soda and Salt: Stir in the baking soda and salt until evenly incorporated throughout the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Gently fold the chocolate chunks into the dough, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Shape Dough: Use a spoon to drop dollops of cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool and you want them soft and chewy inside.
- You can substitute chocolate chunks with chocolate chips if preferred.
- For a nuttier flavor, try using crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
