thick and chewy chocolate chip peanut butter cookies

I think the name says it all. The pictures are the proof. I should just give you the recipe and let you get on with it.

But I can’t. These are so easy and so good and I need to tell you all about it!

You will make them once and you will know the recipe by heart. You can make them in the middle of the night, no need to remember complicated measurements. They are the easiest cookies I have ever made!

Keep this recipe for those moments when the craving for peanut butter chocolate combo strikes!

The dough is very sticky and thick so I let my oldest daughter to place the chocolate chips on top of each cookie, instead of mixing them in. The addition of cocoa powder adds another chocolatey level to this treat, without being overwhelming or taking the spot from the peanut butter.

Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Yield: 2 dozen

Perfect chocolate peanut butter cookies. Thick and chewy and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

1 c creamy peanut butter
1 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 large egg
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c chocolate chips

Instructions

Place all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a large mixing bowl of the stand mixer and mix together until combined. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Scoop the dough onto a parchment paper or Silpat silicone baking mat lined sheet. Flatten each scoop into 1/2" thick disks. Place few chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
Bake 8 minutes. Let cool on sheet for 30 seconds, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

It is always recommended to chil the dough for the best chewy cookies. If you are impatient, bake 6 cookies after making the dough, refrigerate the rest. You can also freeze scoops of raw dough and store them in Ziploc bag.

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I used my favorite peanut butter cookie recipe, originally from Joy the Baker.

Did I say these are thick and chewy?

I suggest you make these.

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domesticfits

Thats amazing! They look so good, and I can’t believe they are flourless, are they GF?
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thanks, Jackie! Yes, they are GF. Cocoa powder is GF and so are the chocolate chips. Enjoy!
http://twitter.com/CupcakeKaleChip Cupcakes&KaleChips

Love these! Pinned them!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thank you so much!
http://twitter.com/Tutti_Dolci Tutti Dolci

My roommate and I used to make these in college frequently (almost weekly, I think!). So, so good!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yes, they are! Thanks, Laura!
http://tideandthyme.com/ Laura

Could it get any simpler? Also passed these along to my GF girlfriend, she’s always on the lookout for naturally GF stuff
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yay! Thank you so much, Laura!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe

The thickness! The chewiness! And oh, how simple too. It doesn’t get any better than that!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Not in my book Thanks, Amanda!
Anne B

OMG Anna….are you kidding me with these?! I have never seen a more enticing cookie…the thickness…the peanut butter…cocoa….and I think pressing the chips on top was a GREAT idea….they are gorgeous! Yes…oh yes….I want to make (and eat) these in my sleep!!!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  lol Please, do! And let me know what you think! Thank you so much, sweet Anne
curryandcomfort

Oh Yes… WINNER!!! Love everything about these cookies, my friend!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yay! Thank you, Ramona!
CrunchyCreamySw

Thank you so much, Sally! I think you would love these!
http://profiles.google.com/lizzy.do Lizzy Do

The texture of these cookies looks perfect! Two of my kiddos love this flavor combo…I need to treat them
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yes, please give these a try! You guys will love them! Thanks, Lizzy
valsocal

Chocolate and peanut butter – a match made in heaven.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Well said, Val! Thanks!
http://twitter.com/angiesrecipess Angie

These cookies look SO good!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thanks, Angie!
http://www.savorysimple.net Savory Simple

What is not to love about these?? YUM.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thanks, Jen!
http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/ Jessica_AKitchenAddiction

I’m all about thick and chewy cookies, especially involving peanut butter!!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Totally! Thank you, Jessica!
http://twitter.com/cookincanuck Dara Michalski

Why do I have the distinct feeling that I wouldn’t be able to stop eating these?
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Oh, you won’t. I couldn’t! Thanks, Dara!
http://www.wearenotmartha.com wearenotmartha

After my day, I need a big platter of these put in front of my face… Please!!

Sues
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Right away! Thanks, Sues!
Nancy

Anna, I believe you wholeheartedly when you say these are amazing but if I needed any more convincing, that last beauty shot of the cookie’s dense, moist innards did it for me. I love peanut butter cookies so this wonderfully simple recipe needs to be made asap!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Yay! You need to try these, Nancy! If you like thick and chewy and PB – you will love these! Thank you!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious

Peanut butter and chocolate…sigh I want some right now. Delicious looking
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Thanks, Gerry Now go! Make some!
http://tartineandapronstrings.com/ Jen Laceda

I’m looking at that cookie close-up photo and it just screams “deliciousness!” and “chewy goodness!” to me! If cookies could talk, it’s screaming “eat me, eat me” now. Sigh. I wish I had these with me right now. We’re undergoing a kitchen reno, so all cooking and baking are on hold until it’s all done. I’m ogling your sweets to satisfy my cravings for now.
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  See, I knew it’s not just me that hears those voices! I hope your reno is over soon so you can make these. Thank you, Jen! xo
http://www.averiecooks.com/ Averie Cooks

Love these! I love flourless PB cookies and when I make them, I usually use half and half white/brown sugar or 3/4 and 1/4. I need to try all brown like this. They look incredible!
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  I made some with white & brown sugar combination but these beat them all for sure! Best I have ever had! Thanks, Averie!
http://twitter.com/kristinetoone Kristine Toone

I think you left out the temp to cook at. (But I clicked over to the original pb cookie recipe and found it.) YUM – out of the oven in minutes…
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Gosh, looks like I did… So sorry.. I updated the recipe. Let me know what you think! Thank you, Kristine!
Jess

What temp do I bake them at?
- CrunchyCreamySw
  
  Oops! It should be 350 degrees F. The recipe is updated now. Thank you, Jess!
Anita at Hungry Couple

OMG! This is everything I could ever want in a cookie!

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