Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe
Delight in these classic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies, combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chunks for a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies make a delicious treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 medium cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, homogeneous dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop the dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out small balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are set and slightly golden on the edges.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by removing them at 10 minutes.
- Use natural peanut butter for a more intense peanut flavor, but consider adding a tablespoon of butter if the dough feels too dry.
- Feel free to substitute chocolate chunks with chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Gluten Free Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Peanut Butter Dessert
