Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, the best Peanut Butter Cookies you will make or eat. Made with loads of chocolate chips and deliciously thick. Everyone will love them, not just the kids!
Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love cookies, you are probably saying “what doesn’t this woman love to eat”? Well, not much I have to admit. Ok maybe lima beans. But cookies, pretty well all of them.
But especially this one! My favourite don’t-make-too-many-because-I-will-eat-them-all Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. And I mean thick!
Don’t you just love thick cookies?
Never mind those skinny mini ones, give me these incredible Peanut Butter Cookies, filled with mini Chocolate Chips.
My mother besides making the most amazing Christmas Cookies, she would make the best peanut butter cookies and her Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies came right up behind these cookies.
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How to make Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies.
- In a medium bowl cream together the peanut butter, butter and brown sugar.
- Beat in the egg and combine well.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and combine with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Form the dough into a log and wrap in plastic, refrigerate for at least 1 hour or even over night if you want.
- Cut 1/4 inch slices with a sharp knife, place on prepared cookie sheets.
- Flatten with a fork and bake for approximately 12 minutes. Let cool and then sit back and enjoy!
I just decided to add a few chocolate chips to make it even yummier.
I think one of the happiest days of my life in this country was when I found peanut butter at my local grocery store and the 2nd was when I found barbecue sauce, now every store I go into has these and a lot of other products.
One thing about these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies, besides the fact that they are absolutely irresistible,
the dough has to be refrigerated for at least 8 hours, that was the way my mother always made them, but when my cousin (who was also my recipe tester for my Book – Authentic Italian Desserts) made them she was didn’t want to wait 8 hours, so
she chilled them for an hour and yup perfect Peanut Butter Cookies. So thanks Janet I made them, video taped them and ate them!
Of course if you don’t have time to bake them the dough will hold in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
You could even leave the dough in the fridge over night and whip them up in the morning!
No one’s going to know you are having these Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies for breakfast unless you tell them, and I won’t talk.
I made these last weekend for a get together with friends. Most Italians have never tasted peanut butter, but these cookies were well received and yes they finished my cookies!
So I’m off to bake up another batch. Enjoy alone or with a big glass of milk or cup of tea or coffee.
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Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (125 grams)
- 1/4 cup butter (salted) (56 grams)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour (135 grams)
- 1 pinch salt*
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips (130 grams)
*If you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream until light peanut butter, butter and sugar, add egg and mix well.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, salt and baking soda then add chocolate chips.
- Add whisked ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well with a wooden spoon.
Shape into a log, approximately 8 x 2 1/2 inches (20 x 6 cm) and wrap with plastic, refrigerate at least 1 hour or even over-night.
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the log from fridge, and cut 1/4 inch slices with a sharp knife (the knife may push down on the dough, so just reshape into circles). Place on prepared cookie sheets, flatten with a fork (dip fork lightly in flour so the dough doesn't stick), place in the fridge for 15 minutes then bake for approximately 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely before eating. Enjoy!
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Re posted from June 27, 2015.
Cheryl says
June 5, 2019 at 6:05 pmAwesome. Thick And chewy. I Double the recipe and half of it I make peanut butter cookies and the other half I make peanut butter and chocolate chip. Everybody loves them!
Rosemary says
June 8, 2019 at 8:50 amHi Cheryl, thanks glad everyone loved them. Have a great weekend.
Tany says
January 25, 2019 at 12:35 amHi Rosemary
I made a double batch with dates instead of chocolate chips. These cookies are so good. They are like shortbread peanutbutter cookies. I baked them right after I made them and the still baked nicely. The make a thick delicious peanutbutter cookie. This recipe is a keeper. Grazie tanto Rosemary!
Rosemary says
January 25, 2019 at 8:28 amHi Tany, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed them and good to know they baked up even immediately. Have a great weekend.
Julie G says
January 21, 2019 at 3:25 pmYum! These cookies are sooo good! They baked beautifully and tasted delicious.
Rosemary says
January 21, 2019 at 4:13 pmHi Julie, thanks so glad you like them. 🙂
Lisa says
June 14, 2018 at 4:00 amthank you for putting the gram measurements
Rosemary says
June 14, 2018 at 1:04 pmHi Lisa, your welcome.
Ann says
April 17, 2018 at 10:55 amDefinitely making these cookies. Thick ones are the way to go for any cookie. Thanks for another great recipe.
Rosemary says
April 19, 2018 at 7:12 amHi Ann, thanks I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
Stella Hampers says
April 13, 2018 at 9:13 amI have been baking these cookies for a few years! They are excellent and huge hit at parties -can’t go wrong with these.
Rosemary says
April 13, 2018 at 9:16 amHi Stella, thanks so much, I just made another batch to re do photos and as soon as I am done they are gone. So glad you enjoy them. Have a great weekend.
Gayle says
February 12, 2018 at 5:26 amRosemary,
I wanted to tell you that these cookies are the absolute bomb!! I was a caterer back in my home state of CT and specialized in appetizers. I still love to cook and bake, but I’ve already had one knee replacement (at 45 yrs old) and need another from all the standing, so I don’t get to bake very often. I am a sweet-a-holic! Put anything with chocolate, peanut butter or nuts in front of me and they’re gone with the wind!
What I really love about these cookies is the low sugar content, which surprisingly doesn’t affect the overall taste. I also enjoy a thick cookie vs a flat cookie. I keep forgetting that the dough needs to be refrigerated!! Keep posting these great recipes……we are “eating them up!””
Rosemary says
February 12, 2018 at 9:09 amHi Gayle, thanks so much, so glad you enjoy the recipes. And yes I love thick cookies too! Have a great week.
Julie says
November 17, 2017 at 2:49 amCan you double or better to make 2 batches. Are they soft and chewy or dry
Rosemary says
November 17, 2017 at 9:23 amHi Julie, I have never doubled the recipe but I don’t see why not, they are soft but I wouldn’t say chewy, I suppose you could say on the drier side. (I’m not a fan of chewy so I really like these). Hope that helps.
Vicki Skonieczny says
November 4, 2017 at 10:40 pmJust made these last night and baked them this morning. Huge hit all the way around. I have my go-to peanut butter cookie recipe that never fails, but these were a nice change of pace. Will definitely make them again. Thanks.
Rosemary says
November 5, 2017 at 8:30 amHi Vicki, thanks so glad they were such a hit. They never last long in my house either. Have a great Sunday.
Jen says
August 16, 2017 at 1:32 amWhen you say make into balls to cook…about what size? My dough is in the fridge as we speak!!!
Rosemary says
August 16, 2017 at 9:24 amHi Jen I made them about the size of gold balls. Hope that helps.
Pat says
July 21, 2017 at 2:24 amI made this recipe today exactly as specified. These are really good! They are going in this long time cooks book of favorite recipes.
Rosemary says
July 25, 2017 at 1:12 amHi Pat, thanks so glad you enjoyed them.
Diana roberts says
July 16, 2017 at 4:50 pmIs it plain or self raising flour. tia
Rosemary says
July 16, 2017 at 5:27 pmHi Diana, plain flour. 🙂
Kelli says
June 25, 2017 at 1:10 amCould I add oatmeal? I am really craving a peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. Are there any additions or changes to the recipe I would need to do?
Rosemary says
June 25, 2017 at 6:26 pmHi Kelli, apparently you can substitute 1/3 of the flour for oatmeal (either Quick or Old Fashioned Oats), I have never done this so I really can’t say what the taste is, but if you do make it let me know. Or you could make my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip recipe and substitute the chocolate chips for peanut butter chips. Hope that helps.
leanne says
March 7, 2017 at 3:17 amwhat temp do you recommend
Rosemary says
March 7, 2017 at 7:50 amHi Leanne, the temperature is 350°F or 180°C (it’s also written in the instructions) 🙂
Linda N. says
February 20, 2017 at 6:31 pmHi Rosemary, I just baked these up this morning, and they are delicious! My husband doesn’t eat many sweets, but loves peanut butter and chocolate together. He’s a happy man right now. 🙂 The recipe is so easy, and they bake up perfectly. Thanks!!
Rosemary says
February 23, 2017 at 1:53 pmHi Linda, so glad you like them. Have a great day.
Rachel says
February 13, 2017 at 10:00 pmI’m looking for a good peanut butter cookie recipe. Would these be good without the chocolate chips or would they be peanut buttery enough? Or would you recommend a different recipe? Thanks!
Rosemary says
February 13, 2017 at 11:48 pmHi Rachel, I find them peanut buttery enough and I think they would work without the chips. Half the recipe to see how it works for you. Let me know.
Karen @ Sugartown Sweets says
January 22, 2017 at 1:50 amYour cookies look absolutely amazing! I can not wait to try them! My awesome hunky hubby and I will be traveling to Italy (I can barely contain my excitement) this Spring..i had no idea that most Italians have never tasted peanut butter! Thanks for such a yummy recipe. 🙂
Rosemary says
January 23, 2017 at 6:56 pmHi Karen, thanks, I hope you and your hunky husband have a great time. Have a great week.
Linda m says
September 28, 2016 at 8:16 pmDo you use the natural peanut butter (thinner and runny) or the thicker brands with sugar like skippy?
Rosemary says
September 28, 2016 at 11:39 pmHi Linda, I use the thicker brand, actually Skippy is the only brand I have found here.
Carol says
January 15, 2016 at 8:27 pmThese look amazing! Peanut butter cookies are magical and I need a better recipe. I do like to add cinnamon to mine . Thanks for all your joy in cooking!
Rosemary says
January 16, 2016 at 11:43 pmHi Carol, thanks and I have to say these are delicious, adding cinnamon is very interesting, I will have to try it next time. Have a great weekend.
Karen says
December 27, 2015 at 7:18 amI added a handful of chopped plain peanuts to this recipe – absolutely divine recipe!!!!
Rosemary says
December 27, 2015 at 9:18 amHi Karen, thanks, great idea adding the peanuts. Have a great Sunday. 🙂
Dixie says
October 18, 2015 at 6:11 amwhy do you have to chill the dough for at least 8 hours? What happens if you bake right away?
Rosemary says
October 18, 2015 at 8:10 amHi Dixie, cookie dough is refrigerated so that when the cookie is baked it spreads less (and that is why we want these nice and thick) and apparently the taste is more flavourful. Thanks, have a wonderful Sunday.
Heather says
September 10, 2015 at 4:41 amyou had me at peanut butter… super recipe… love the combination and that these cookies are like 2 inches thick… Perfect!!
Rosemary says
September 10, 2015 at 12:03 pmThanks Heather they are really good.
Pie Rivera says
September 9, 2015 at 9:17 pmI haven’t eaten peanut butter cookies in a long time but chocolate chip cookies are my favorites! I raid my pantry when I’m working on my blog and this marriage of PB & choc chip is a winner!
Rosemary says
September 24, 2015 at 9:47 pmThank you Pie, I couldn’t agree more.
Sherry says
September 9, 2015 at 10:50 amAny idea if these can be made gluten-free? These look great!
Rosemary says
September 9, 2015 at 6:47 pmHi Sherry, I really have no idea, sorry.
Katy says
August 16, 2016 at 10:37 pmWe made our current batch gluten free. We used peanut flour for GF factor and for some protein ???? The dough was really crumbly. I would do regular 1:1 gluten free flour next time and increase the peanut butter, so they stick better.
Rosemary says
August 17, 2016 at 4:24 pmThanks for the feedback Katy! 🙂
Diane Williams says
September 9, 2015 at 5:28 amI want those cookies! I’m not sure I can wait eight hours to eat them though. I will start the process and IF any dough is to be found in the fridge in the morning; they will definitely be breakfast. YUM!! It’s fun to read about your adventures in Italy!
Rosemary says
September 9, 2015 at 6:49 pmHi Diane, thanks, eating cookie dough is not a problem for us so I am lucky for that. Trust me wait they are well worth it.
Chrissie Baker (The Busy Baker) says
September 8, 2015 at 5:24 amI need a new pb cookie recipe! Looks like I found one! 🙂
Rosemary says
September 8, 2015 at 10:09 pmHi Chrissie let me know how you like it.
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says
September 8, 2015 at 3:45 amOkay, so I’d be in trouble with these around — I would have to freeze most of them otherwise how do you not eat them all in one sitting?!
Rosemary says
September 8, 2015 at 10:10 pmHaha, April that is just what I did. Although frozen cookies aren’t that bad either!
Oana | Adore Foods says
September 8, 2015 at 1:09 amPeanut butter and chocolate chip is a dangerous, yum combination! I would not be able to stop myself from devouring big bowl of these cookies 🙂
Richa Gupta says
September 7, 2015 at 4:37 pmThose cookies look fabulous! Fudgy, soft in the center and crisp on the outside. Can’t wait to try these!
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:40 pmThanks Richa, hope you enjoy them.
Pretty Practical Pantry says
September 7, 2015 at 3:36 pmWow – those are some very thick cookies! I love a good peanut butter cookie; there’s just something about it that just screams comfort food and grandma. I love the addition of the chocolate chips too, because chocolate and peanut butter work so well together.
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:41 pmThank Byron, chocolate and peanut butter not much better than that.
Brian Jones says
September 7, 2015 at 8:12 amMost Hungarians have never eaten peanut butter either, I love the stuff, I could happily sit there with a spoon and a jar and be done with it… I’m not much of a cookie/sweet treat person but will have to give these a go just so our friends get to try peanut butter 😉
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:45 pmHi Brian, my sister and I used to dip our chocolate in it! 🙂
Tracy says
September 7, 2015 at 7:20 amA classic combination in a delicious cookie! Yum!
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:45 pmThanks Tracy.
Whitney says
September 7, 2015 at 3:22 amI’m telling you, I’d pick a fresh warm cookie over any dessert 90% of the time! These look heavenly!!
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:46 pmThanks very much Whitney.
Michelle says
September 7, 2015 at 3:15 amOh my peanut butter heaven!
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:46 pmThanks alot Michelle.
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
September 6, 2015 at 11:00 pmOh man! Those look amazing!!
Platter Talk says
September 6, 2015 at 2:44 pmI realize you get this question a lot but… DO you deliver? 🙂 Fantastic cookies you have here!
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:47 pmHaha, thanks, I would if I could.
ciaoflorentina says
September 6, 2015 at 6:58 amI am a sucker for thick rustic style cookies, I mean this is what you want when cravings get you in the middle of the night.
Faye Wilkerson says
September 5, 2015 at 11:44 pmDelicious cookies, pinned.
Hillary Reeves says
September 5, 2015 at 11:26 pmthese practically look like fudge, yummm! ugh need these in my life, pronto.
Melanie, MS, RD (@nutritiouseats) says
September 4, 2015 at 3:58 pmThey look delicious. I love pb anything!
Rosemary says
September 4, 2015 at 10:14 pmThanks Melanie, me too!
Molly ~ EasycookingwithMolly says
September 4, 2015 at 8:35 amThere’s nothing more comforting than a thick cookie with a hot cuppa joe. these look amazing.
Rosemary says
September 7, 2015 at 9:51 pmHi Molly I totally agree.
jtrogstad says
September 4, 2015 at 5:05 amThe peanut butter and chocolate combo….always a winner in my book, and these thick cookies just look amazing…more than amazing actually! 🙂
Rosemary says
September 4, 2015 at 8:49 amThanks so much, have a great weekend.
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
September 4, 2015 at 2:56 amThese look really yummy, and the best cookies are the ones your mom makes!
Rosemary says
September 4, 2015 at 8:49 amHi Rachel, thanks, so true.
Laura says
September 4, 2015 at 12:28 amCan’t wait to try these – is natural peanut butter ok to use? Thanks!
Rosemary says
September 4, 2015 at 8:47 amHi Laura, I have never baked with Natural peanut butter, but I don’t see why not, give it a try.
Christopher Kimball says
September 2, 2015 at 8:05 pmLove peanut butter cookies and adding the chocolate chips in makes them a win-win!
Rosemary says
September 2, 2015 at 8:06 pmThanks Christopher, they are pretty yummy.
Patti @ CooksRecipeCollection.com says
September 2, 2015 at 7:53 pmThese chocolate chip cooking look so thick and amazing!
Rosemary says
September 2, 2015 at 8:07 pmThanks very much Patti.
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
September 2, 2015 at 5:17 pmI’ve been craving peanut butter cookies for weeks now but have not found a recipe that appeals to me. I will bookmark this for sure!
cass0327 says
September 2, 2015 at 4:09 pmWho doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate cookies! Looks great!!
Brian Jones says
September 2, 2015 at 2:53 pmI’m really not a chocolate cookie kinda person but these look prefect and I am definitely a peanut butter kinda person 😉
Rosemary says
September 2, 2015 at 8:08 pmHi Brian, I love them both especially together :)!
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
September 2, 2015 at 11:52 ampeanut butter cookies? yes please!
Niels @ Have Another Bite says
September 2, 2015 at 9:02 amChocolate and peanut butter is what life’s all about! No just kidding, but these cookies look too tasty! I’ve been looking for those chocolate chips here in The Netherlands but I can’t seem to find them anywhere :S Pinned it!
Rosemary says
September 2, 2015 at 8:09 pmHi Niels, thanks, I can remember when I couldn’t find chocolate chips here either and I would have to break up chocolate into small pieces.
Renee says
September 2, 2015 at 7:32 amI love how thick you made this! I have plans to bake with my granddaughter this week, maybe we’ll make these. If not, haha, I’ll make them without her 🙂
foodlovinfamily says
September 2, 2015 at 2:18 amThese would not last long at my house! My husband and I love peanut butter. I agree, it would be hard to keep the dough in the fridge that long without wanting to eat it 🙂
Tina Marie says
September 1, 2015 at 8:23 pmScrumptious looking cookies. I’ve printed this recipe out for later. 🙂
Rosemary says
September 1, 2015 at 11:36 pmHi Tina Marie, thank you hope you enjoy them, let me know.
Sarah says
September 1, 2015 at 7:49 pmJust saying that I love peanut butter cookies doesn’t even come close to my love for them – these look perfect!
Rosemary says
September 1, 2015 at 11:37 pmThanks Sarah, hope you enjoy them.
Leslie says
September 1, 2015 at 6:37 pmPeanut butter and chocolate chip cookies. I’m not sure I can get through the rest of the day without baking these! They look so tender and chewy. My son would go bananas over these!
Rosemary says
September 1, 2015 at 11:38 pmHi Leslie, they are really good, let me know what you think.
Pretty Practical Pantry says
September 1, 2015 at 4:44 pmThese are some really thick cookies! My kind of treat, for sure! My ex was Italian and used to get so upset whenever I used peanut butter. He thought it was for Canadian kids only. 🙂
Judy says
September 1, 2015 at 3:16 pmCan’t go wrong with anything chocolate and peanut butter. These look amazing! Pinning!
Rosemary says
September 1, 2015 at 11:38 pmHi Judy, thank you very much, have a great day!
Noor Fatima says
September 1, 2015 at 12:28 pmThese cookies are beautiful!! Love the shape and the rustic look of them.And pb and chocolate….never gets old.
Rosemary says
September 2, 2015 at 8:09 pmThanks very much Noor.
Laura says
July 7, 2015 at 3:41 pmWANT! I love how thick and rugged looking these are – almost as much as I love peanut butter.
Rosemary says
July 8, 2015 at 4:48 pmHi Laura, I love thick filled with chocolate cookies too.
Stephanie says
July 7, 2015 at 2:21 amYUM! Can’t wait to try these!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!
Alice says
July 6, 2015 at 4:04 amoh so pinning! I love how thick they are!
go Italy!! PB & BBQ sauce…. getting global! 🙂
Rosemary says
July 6, 2015 at 7:36 pmHi Alice, thanks so much, love thick peanut butter cookies!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
July 5, 2015 at 1:56 pmPeanut butter and chocolate chip cookies are my FAVORITE! I mean, that’s clearly the best combo ever 🙂
Rosemary says
July 6, 2015 at 7:40 pmHi Liz, I totally agree!
[email protected] says
July 2, 2015 at 7:32 pmYummmmm- my son loves peanut butter. He’s 11 and and loves learning to cook- this looks like something we’re doing soon
Rosemary says
July 3, 2015 at 5:08 pmHi Veronica, let me know how your son enjoys them.
bootsandcheese says
June 30, 2015 at 10:40 pmIs it 112g or 1/4 cup butter?
112g =1/2 cup
Thanks
Rose says
June 30, 2015 at 10:58 pmYes it should be 1/4 cup or 57 grams, sorry about that. Thanks.
Marisa Franca @ Allourway.com says
June 29, 2015 at 1:07 pmHere is the danger — you put them in the fridge to cool and then you have half the dough. I have dough thieves in the house, especially if it has chocolate chips in the dough. I’m glad you found peanut butter. It is so very versatile! This is a great recipe for the grandsons. Thank you Rose — the pictures look great.
Rose says
June 30, 2015 at 5:00 pmThank goodness nobody in my house likes raw cookie dough, baked is another story! Have a great day Marisa.
Ann says
June 28, 2015 at 12:20 pmThese look great. I don’t think I can stop at eating just one. Thanks for such a great recipe.
Rose says
June 28, 2015 at 6:42 pmHi Ann, thanks I know what you mean and I didn’t!
Bubba says
March 1, 2016 at 8:33 pmAre these soft cookies or crunchy cookies??
Rosemary says
March 1, 2016 at 9:13 pmHi Bubba, I would say they are on the soft side, probably because they are so thick.