Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chunk Cookies 3.7 (244) 38 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 36 These little cookies showcase a perfect pairing of peanut butter and chocolate. Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup packed dark-brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat peanut butter, butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until smooth. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in chocolate chunks. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto two large baking sheets. Bake until golden, 13 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Rate it Print