Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This tasty whole grain cookies are something everyone should have in their life!
Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter you can use chunky or creamy. I used creamy, as that is what my kids like.
- 1 cup brown sugar I love to use dark brown sugar here, but if you prefer light brown, us it!
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½-2 cups chocolate chunks or chips I prefer semi sweet or dark chocolate, but use whatever type of chocolate you are into.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Add butter and sugars to the mixing bowl. I used my Bosch mixer, but you can also use a hand mixer or even mix by hand (it's a great workout). Mix on medium speed until it is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla. At this point, only mix until it comes together.
- Add dry ingredients and mix again. Same thing here, only mix to combine. It is important not to over-mix, as this will produce tough baked goods. On my stand mixer, it took about 5 seconds.
- Last up is the chocolate. Make sure and mix until it is evenly distributed. I like to refrigerate this dough for about 30 minutes to an hour.
- Scoop cookies onto a baking sheet. I baked mine in a 3x4 pattern. 3 width-wise, 4 lengthwise. For the pans not ready to go in the oven, place them in the fridge and have them wait their turn.
- I like my cookies very soft, so I bake mine for about 8-10 minutes. I look for coloring on the edges. As soon as it is lightly browned, they are ready for me.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. With a metal spatula carefully remove them from the pan, and if you can stand to not eat them all right away, allow them to cool.
Notes
- Always try to avoid overmixing. This can be tricky when using a stand mixer. It may only take a few seconds for the dough to mix, so pay close attention.
- Pick a peanut butter with a flavor you really like. Natural peanut butter is ideal and will give your cookies a stronger peanut butter flavor.
- Use your favorite chocolate bar chopped into chunks, dark chocolate, or even add chopped peanut butter cups to your cookie dough.
- If you're unable to eat peanuts, swap the peanut butter for almond butter, sun butter, or your favorite nut butter.