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Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies: The Ultimate Indulgence

For anyone who believes chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven, these **Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies** are an absolute dream come true. Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey, and utterly chewy chocolate cookie, generously studded with creamy peanut butter chips and pockets of melted chocolate. This isn’t just a cookie; it’s an experience, a symphony of rich flavors and decadent textures that will make your taste buds sing.

We’ve perfected a recipe that elevates the classic chocolate and peanut butter pairing to new heights. These cookies are not for the faint of heart; they are substantial, intensely rich, and unapologetically sweet. Each bite delivers a powerful punch of deep chocolate, beautifully complemented by the nutty, salty-sweet creaminess of peanut butter chips, creating a harmonious balance that will satisfy even the most serious sweet tooth.

I must confess, I’m completely obsessed with the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s a classic for a reason, and I find myself constantly drawn back to it. This recipe is my latest creation in that ongoing love affair, and I truly believe it’s one of my best. These cookies are designed to be enormous, providing an unparalleled satisfaction with every bite. The sheer size alone makes them a grand statement, perfect for sharing (or not!).

The magic begins with the first bite: a delicate, thin shell on the outside of the cookie offers a slight, satisfying crunch. This quickly gives way to the truly magnificent interior – incredibly gooey, delightfully chewy, and just a touch doughy. It’s a texture sensation that is utterly out of this world. Words genuinely struggle to capture the amazingness of these cookies; they simply must be experienced to be believed.

Crafting Perfection: The Science of a Superlative Cookie

Achieving this level of perfection in a cookie isn’t just about good ingredients; it’s about technique and attention to detail. The precise balance of flour, leavening agents, and fats ensures the ideal spread and rise, preventing a flat, crispy cookie when you’re aiming for gooey and chewy. Using softened butter is key to creaming it effectively with sugar, incorporating air that creates that desired light, fluffy texture. The cocoa powder adds a rich, dark chocolate base, intensifying the flavor profile.

One of the secrets to their extraordinary texture lies in chilling the dough. This crucial step prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, allowing them to bake up thick, soft, and chewy. The slight chill also helps to concentrate the flavors, resulting in a more profound chocolate and peanut butter experience. Don’t skip this step – it’s a game-changer!

In our humble opinion, a cookie can never be too big, too gooey, too chocolatey, or too full of peanut butter! These cookies embrace that philosophy wholeheartedly. Each one is loaded with an abundance of semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks, or wafers – your choice!) and a generous two cups of creamy peanut butter chips. This ensures that every single bite is bursting with both flavors, delivering that perfect sweet and savory contrast that so many crave.

Tips for Baking Your Best Batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Quality Ingredients Matter: While simple, the quality of your ingredients can truly elevate these cookies. Use good quality butter, a rich cocoa powder, and your favorite brand of peanut butter chips for the best flavor.
Don’t Overmix: After adding the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Gentle stirring of the chips at the end ensures they are evenly distributed without overworking the dough.
The Power of Chilling: The 15-minute freeze time is essential. It helps the cookies hold their shape, preventing them from spreading too thin and ensuring they remain thick and delightfully gooey in the center.
Watch Your Oven: Ovens can vary. Keep an eye on your cookies during the last few minutes of baking. For that ultimate gooey center, slightly underbake them. The edges should be set, but the centers still look soft. They will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after removal from the oven.
Parchment Paper is Your Friend: Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. It also helps with even baking.

Serving Suggestions & Storage

These cookies are best enjoyed warm, ideally fresh from the oven, with a tall glass of cold milk. The melty chocolate and gooey peanut butter are simply divine. They also make fantastic ice cream sandwiches! Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two slightly cooled cookies for an extra decadent treat.

If you manage to have any leftovers (a rare occurrence, we predict!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For that “freshly baked” experience days later, simply pop a cookie in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. It will soften up, becoming warm and gooey once more, just like the day they were baked. For longer storage, you can freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm gently in the microwave.

We are absolutely smitten with these cookies, and we truly hope you fall head over heels for them too. They are more than just a dessert; they are a celebration of flavor, comfort, and pure indulgence. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create a batch of cookies that will disappear faster than you can say “peanut butter.” Enjoy every single delicious crumb!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

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Author: Maegan – The BakerMama
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 12 large cookies
Category: Dessert, Cookies

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Description

Get ready for the ultimate indulgence with these incredible Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies! This recipe delivers truly gooey, perfectly chewy chocolate cookies that are generously loaded with smooth, creamy peanut butter chips and additional pockets of rich, melty chocolate. They’re large, satisfying, and designed to be the perfect treat for any chocolate and peanut butter enthusiast.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1–1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2–1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, chunks or wafers (or a combination for varied texture)
2 cups peanut butter chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a large cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well blended (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the cocoa powder until uniformly combined, ensuring no dry streaks remain.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks/wafers) and the peanut butter chips by hand until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Divide the cookie dough into 12 equal portions, aiming for approximately 4 ounces (about 113 grams) each. Roll each portion into a ball and place them onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving ample space between them.
Place the cookie sheet with the formed dough balls into the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until the dough is firm but not completely frozen. This chilling step is crucial for achieving thick, chewy cookies.
Remove the cookie sheet from the freezer and bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and how gooey you prefer the middles. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look soft and slightly underbaked for that ultimate gooey texture. Avoid overbaking.
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows them to firm up without becoming brittle. Store any uneaten cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

To revive cookies after they’ve cooled and if you’re lucky enough to have them last that long, simply pop one in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. It will become wonderfully warm and gooey again, tasting just like it was freshly baked. For an extra touch of flavor, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of the warm cookies after baking can enhance both the chocolate and peanut butter notes.

Recipe developed by Maegan Brown / Photography by Madison Mentesana