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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

This easy cookie recipe is seriously a chocolate lover's dream! Made with a hint of peanut butter and chocolate chunks throughout and drizzled with white candy melts. These decadent homemade cookies are perfect for gifting and sharing.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate chunk cookies, chocolate cookie recipe, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 283kcal
Author Jenny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup Karo® Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup melted white chocolate melts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, eggs, corn syrup and vanilla in large mixer bowl until well blended. Gradually beat in flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Stir in chocolates.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Lightly press down with the heel of your hand. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until cookies are set but still soft.
  • Cool on pans for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to rack to cool completely. Drizzle white chocolate candy melts over tops of cookies.

Notes

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2.1mg