Chunky Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Chunky chocolate chip peanut butter cookies offer a rich combination of sweet, salty, and cinnamon flavors with gooey chocolate chips and crunchy nuts, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⓘ
- 3/4 cup butter, softened ⓘ
- 1/2 cup sugar ⓘ
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed ⓘ
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter ⓘ
- 1 egg ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla ⓘ
- 2 cups Nestle Toll House chocolate chips ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter in a large mixer bowl until creamy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Press down slightly to flatten into 2-inch circles.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let stand for 4 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider using dark brown sugar in place of light brown sugar. If you're out of peanut butter, almond butter works as a great substitute. To keep cookies chewy, avoid overbaking; they should look slightly underdone when you take them out. Adding a pinch of sea salt on top before baking enhances the flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These Chunky Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies are perfect on their own, but pair beautifully with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a delightful dessert experience, consider serving them alongside Creamy Lemon Pudding Cheesecake for a contrasting flavor profile. They also make a great addition to a dessert platter.
Storage & Reheating
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds, or warm them in an oven at 350°F for a few minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Chunky Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies contains roughly 229 calories, with 2g protein, 17g carbohydrates, and 17g fat.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of chocolate chips?
Absolutely! Feel free to substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate chips for a different taste. Each variation will bring its own unique sweetness and flavor to the cookies.
What if I want to make these cookies gluten-free?
You can easily make these cookies gluten-free by replacing all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Ensure the blend contains xanthan gum for proper binding, and check that all other ingredients are gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
How can I make the cookies softer?
To achieve softer cookies, reduce the baking time slightly and remove them from the oven when they are still soft in the center. Letting them cool on the baking sheet will help them set without becoming hard. Adding an extra tablespoon of peanut butter can also increase moisture.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).