Ridiculously Big, Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These are the biggest, fattest peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies you'll ever make! My recipe is simple and loaded with chunks of semisweet chocolate in every bite.
Recipe: sugarspunrun.com/peanut-butte...
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
1 cup creamy peanut butter (260g)
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (200g)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
1 egg + 1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
8 oz chocolate bars, coarsely chopped (226g)
Sea salt for sprinkling on top, optional
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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Combine butter, peanut butter, and sugars in a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy.
01:36 Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
02:17 In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
02:49 With mixer on low-speed, gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until completely combined (be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and no dry spots should be remaining).
03:28 Add chopped chocolate and use a spatula to stir into the cookie dough until well-incorporated.
05:10 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. While dough chills, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
05:20 Once dough is chilled, remove from refrigerator and scoop into large 2 ½ 0 Tablespoon-sized balls and roll between your palms to make a smooth ball.
06:03 Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing cookies at least 2” apart.
06:15 Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 13-15 minutes (edges may be just beginning to turn light golden brown). Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before removing and enjoying.
Notes
Peanut Butter
You could use crunchy or creamy peanut butter. I recommend using classic peanut butter and not the “natural” sort that separates, as the cookies won’t turn out as shown with natural peanut butter.
Chocolate
I like to use semisweet chocolate bars but you can use milk chocolate or your favorite type of chocolate instead.
Storing
Cookie dough may be prepared in advance and refrigerated (tightly covered) for up to 5 days. Baked cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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[@rosesavoia4657]

Most women would frown on getting an appliance for a gift but I think it’s awesome. Happy birthday.

[@melaniegbert]

You should create your next video at night so that you can dim the lights to showoff the light on your mixer. 🤣 What could you make....Chocolate Delight! 🤣

[@DennisIsbell]

Oh My Goodness Sam. Just made these cookies. So So soft . I'm a big fan, Thank you...

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! Thank you for following along! :)

[@deliaforet8997]

You got me at peanut butter. Thank you for the recipe.

[@SugarSpunRun]

It's so good! Enjoy 🥰

[@louisewarren6472]

I made these cookies and they are delicious!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@rosalieholdaway6017]

Nice mixture, looks fun with the light

[@Susan-cooks]

Happy Birthday to you, Sam! Such a nice gift. Like you, I truly appreciate gifts that I can use in the kitchen (my happy place). Love the light! I'll be baking these cookies this weekend.

[@maureenlevesque4898]

Those look amazing. I did not know about the corn starch in cookie dough. I could never understand why my cookies would go flat. I’m going to try that thank you I’m also going to try the cookies.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope these turn out nicely for you 😊

[@loridones9752]

Going to try this recipe!!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you like it!

[@Natashas-life]

Carmel flavored cookies, with chocolate coating, and sea salt sprinkled on top would be good 😋 got any recipes like that?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I do not have one, but that sounds good! :)

[@rosalieholdaway6017]

Looks so good. I share your receipes with my kids

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thanks so much! 💖

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Spectacular thank you so much Sam I love your new mixture bless to family

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! Enjoy! :)

[@Javaman92]

Not a fan of peanut butter but I am a fan of this channel. lol I know commenting helps so here I am. Enjoy your cookies. I'm going to make your CC cookies!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! Enjoy those cc cookies! :)

[@KellyHunk]

I’m so trying these!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@kathybray7156]

Yumm sounds good ❤😮

[@garybeshears5632]

Looks yummy 🤤 Barbara

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you 😋

[@chasityarnold2313]

These are so good! made these for Bible study and they went well! thank you for the recipe! God bless you and your family!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them so much! :)

[@karenbalkaranali4739]

Amazingly delicious

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you 💖

[@candycec908]

A delicious-sounding recipe for my next cookie bake. I'm sure these cookies will be a hit with my granddaughters.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope they love them!

[@candycec908]

@@SugarSpunRun I have no doubts they will.

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

This is exactly the kind of comfort food I need in my life this weekend. I'm going to make them asap!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You won't regret it! :)

[@DuckyVR_OnYT]

This Is so nice I baked these and I already know there going to be a really good batch of cookies. Thank you for this recipe :)

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! Enjoy! :)

[@jodyann11]

Those cookies look delicious...I can't wait to make them! I love your mixer too...I love Breville anything. Question: have you ever used your stand mixer to make these? Since it's such a thick dough, I thought it may save some time.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I have not used a stand mixer, but it's certainly doable. :)

[@jodyann11]

Thank you! I made them using my stand mixer and they turned out wonderful! @@SugarSpunRun

[@marym3260]

❤These were so delicious 😋 recipe was simple and easy to follow. My family loved them, thanks!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@cynthiavickers8099]

These look wonderful. Would these work as a bar cookie as well, or is there too much flour to do that?

[@phoebechiki5529]

Omg that looks too good right now. I’m actually so mad I can’t eat that as I watch it. WELLLLP! Looks like I know what I’m making when I get home!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You'll love them 🥰

[@shelly6123]

I made these cookies today. They are delicious! The only thing I did different was I used chunky peanut butter is instead of creamy. I like having the pieces of peanuts in there.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@nikkinik35]

I made these and they are really good, fun and full of peanut butter flavor 🙂 thank you for this recipe ❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

Glad you like them!

[@horticasey]

Gonna make today!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Yay! Hope you love them 😊

[@horticasey]

@@SugarSpunRun from the looks of it, I definitely will! Butter softening as we speak!

[@j.record7151]

I love the effects of coarse chopping the chocolate bars, because the tiny chocolate-slivers even make the cookie dough more flavorful. This is what I do when making brown-butter, chocolate chip cookies too. Cant wait to make this recipe! Thanks for sharing it...♥️🍪

[@SugarSpunRun]

It makes a big difference! Enjoy ❤️

[@charlesgarabedian625]

I just made these cookies and they came out beautifully! I followed your recipe completely. My FAVORITE cookie now--MOIST, PLUMP, DENSE but VELVETY texture, full of chocolate and peanut butter. THE BEST!!!!!!!!! Thank you for this recipe and ALL of your amazing recipes!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You’re so very welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much!

[@ianricheson1648]

​@@SugarSpunRun Kihei?

[@debbieeaster6223]

Looks chunky n delicious I will use this recipe but no chocolate chips. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you enjoy 😊

[@jayadama1301]

Yummy but tasty

[@KellyHunk]

I just made these ones today. OMG I think this is the closest thing to heaven lol Thank you! They are absolutely delicious!!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! Try not to eat too many at once! ;)

[@KellyHunk]

@@SugarSpunRun I sprinkled salt on top. My goodness!!!!

[@Janesdesigns]

yummy

[@sewcrazybaker]

I need to make this recipe for ME, but with milk chocolate! I'll also have to bake something for my husband. He loves semi-sweet chocolate and peanut butter, but not together. So no peanut butter cups for him. He is so weird! 😄

[@BetteNeiman]

I made these! They came out beautiful looking and tasted delicious 😋. Actually, before chilling the dough, I realized I had forgotten the sugars, and I put them in at last. I had wondered if the cookies would have failed at this point and no they came out awesome! Everyone totally enjoyed them...Thank you, so much for all your recipes they are so yummy 😋 and such a great learning experience for me. I had wondered for years why my cookies wouldn't come out as expected, and you have answered many of my questions, I had not asked before. You're the best keep your receipts coming.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad they turned out and you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@meredithwhitcomb2354]

Peanut butter and chocolate are one of my favorite food combos. Can't wait to try this recipe.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Mine too!

[@kimiefabulous]

Love those cookies and love that super expensive, fancy hand mixer! 🥄

[@SugarSpunRun]

It is so fancy! I didn’t know I could like a hand mixer so much, I feel so spoiled 😂

[@kimiefabulous]

@@SugarSpunRun Thank you for linking to it. I've added it to my cart!

[@denisecurtis872]

@@SugarSpunRun I just ordered it!

[@terrymovold4364]

Aw Sam...you deserve to be spoiled! And with the amount you'll be using it, it'll be a reminder of your hubby every time! Belated birthday wishes, from an 8°F (real feel -25), Alberta, Canada 🍁 🇨🇦

[@lovelettersandlace]

Just got the ingredients to make these, hoping they turn out as good as yours!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them!

[@Michelle-Gx3jq]

I need one of those right now🙃

[@SugarSpunRun]

They're SO good 🤤

[@terrymovold4364]

I'm about ready to drool all over my phone screen. Good thing we don't have "smellovision" ! 🤣 Seriously, though, I've been waiting for the PERFECT recipe to use my new dark roast peanut butter, & I think I just found it! That stuff is soooo good... Thanks for a great recipe! I'm hopping over to your website so I can print the recipe, and finally subscribe too.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thanks so much! Hope you love the cookies! ❤️

[@wortega20]

This is going to be my new go to cookies to make on the weekends! Do you have any Oreo recipes that’s not cakes or cheesecake???? Thanks ❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I have oreo balls, oreo brownies, oreo stuffed cookies, and more all on my blog 😊

[@lisabraziel1863]

Hi Sam! When would you add a sprinkle of sea salt to the cookies? Before, or after baking? Thanks!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

After baking while they are still warm 😊

[@Cre8tiveOne66]

Sugar Spun, I would like to add oatmeal to this recipe. Would it matter if regular or quick oats and would the baking time need to be altered?

[@juniorchavez2787]

These sound good. My favorite combination chocolate and peanut butter. Is it ok to use honey roasted peanut butter?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Sure! Just make sure it's not the "natural" kind that separates.

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Sam! They looks amazing! I want to make them 30 grams! How many time i bake them? I didn't like the big cookies! Have a nice day and good week! Have a good month! 👍👏🍫🍫🍫

[@SugarSpunRun]

I am not sure on a bake time for smaller cookies unfortunately. 😔

[@DiaDia18]

@@SugarSpunRun Thanks Sam! ☺☺☺

[@Apothicari]

Can you do these without chocolate? Would it affect the baking time at all?

[@chelaichelsi21]

Hi! was wondering if its possible to cut this recipe in half? I prefer tiny bite sized cookies and i find this recipe quite a lot. hehe hope you'll notice.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I haven’t personally tried it, but I don’t see any reason it wouldn’t work. 😊😊

[@countryvita]

How many cookies does the recipe yield? Thank you for sharing.❤😊

[@SugarSpunRun]

17 ☺️

[@LoveHisPresence]

Looks great! Can I use oil in place of butter?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I don't recommend it 🙁

[@LoveHisPresence]

@@SugarSpunRun ok thank you 👍

[@joshuacerteza826]

First, and I can't wait to make these cookies.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you love them ❤️

[@stoneysscapes7544]

You always need to light up the bowl °☆°

[@juliechildress8905]

How many cookies does your recipe make? I hope a dozen because my family would devour them without a second glance lol.

[@SugarSpunRun]

It will make about 17 cookies. :)

[@shaunay5391]

Already know THIS IS GOOD!! Shame Hubby not getting any of these, 😂.!!! I LOVE thick cookies,he doesn't. Can't wait 2 try these!! I will make your Peanut Butter cookies for him instead. As always, Peace and Blessings to u and your 👪 More videos with your son if you can, 🙂 he is adorable!! Sorry I 🤔forgot his name. #SUGARSPUNRUN never failed me yet!!👍

[@SugarSpunRun]

😊 thank you so much! I know you’ll love these! Luke can be finicky. Sometimes he loves to film and others he refuses. What can you do? 🤷‍♀️

[@shaunay5391]

@@SugarSpunRun Yes, understand, Boys will be boys!! Look 4ward to seeing Luke whenever he feels like it, 😂. Kids are truly honest and will keep u on your toes! Peace and Blessings!! Ty for responding so quickly. Awesome!

[@sonyamaxwell9823]

Any tips on not gettin the bottoms dark ? My bottoms always darken faster then the top but i dont wanna take them out to early an be gooey

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hmmm is your oven temperature accurate? It sounds like it may be running a bit hotter than it says it is. :)

[@sonyamaxwell9823]

Actually yours some how were perfect in color ;-) may I ask what vanilla u use ? I was buying the big bottle of Mccormick at sams but they haven't had it in a while only the Mexican vanilla

[@southernauntie3545]

Hi can I use biscoff cookie butter

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm not sure how it will work. It includes a lot more ingredients and sugar than peanut butter does. It typically does not make a good 1 for 1 substitute. :(

[@kathleenpacholski2773]

Can I add peanut butter chips instead of chocolate pieces? If so, how much should I add? 1 cup?

[@SugarSpunRun]

You could use peanut butter chips if you'd like. I do have 2 cups of chips in this recipe so you could do a blend or you could replace the 2 cups of chocolate chips with the peanut butter. I think I would lean towards a blend here, but that's personal preference. :)

[@clauidanolasco9141]

Can I make these cookies without chocolate chips? Just a regular peanut butter cookie?

[@SugarSpunRun]

A lot of the flavor comes from the chocolate but you could omit the chocolate.

[@stardroplet9499]

😋

[@SuperFuzzmonkey]

Oven on fan or not?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I always bake on conventional setting, unless otherwise noted. :)

[@SuperFuzzmonkey]

@@SugarSpunRun thanks for replying 👍

[@rajkumarigoutam]

🤤🤤🤤🤤😋😋😋👌👌👌👌🥰💞😊👍

[@trentlittle8175]

Just made these. Dry dry dry

[@SugarSpunRun]

Aww that means they were over-baked 😔 Definitely try again, just cook a bit less time. It's fine if they look a little under-baked when they come out of the oven, they'll finish baking on the baking sheet.

[@MattGrimmett]

"Ayygs" instead of eggs lol

[@f.s.2642]

6.5/10

[@badad0166]

Smoosh your eggs on the flat counter, not the edge of the bowl. I seen it on KZbin. Trust me.

[@ChucksExotics]

The dough I made is so dry, no way the recipe is right. 3 cups of flour? really? This dough is crumbly doesnt even stick together, thanks, I just wasted like 15 dollars in ingredients.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hmm the amounts are correct. Did you substitute the peanut butter with natural? Also, it’s important to make sure that you measure the flour properly, if you are not using a scale (which I recommend) make sure you stir the flour and fluff it, and then spoon it lightly into the measuring cup before leveling it off. Also, make sure you don’t add the flour too quickly. I hope that helps and I hope you give it another shot.

[@vibe2248]

I guarantee this person didn’t follow the directions well. I’ve made chocolate chip cookies with this amount of flour before all the time & they turn out great all the time.

[@ter8330]

Literally, how many times do you actually have to do these recipes until you "get it right?"......!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Well it depends on the recipe. Sometimes it’s pretty quick, other times it takes quite a while

[@ter8330]

@@SugarSpunRun Thanks!