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These Giant Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are thick, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate and nutty peanut butter goodness. Each oversized cookie is soft in the center, slightly crisp at the edges, and packed with chocolate chunks, chocolate chips, and mini peanut butter cups for the ultimate indulgence.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This cookie recipe delivers bakery-style results right at home without complicated steps. The combination of cocoa, peanut butter, and chocolate mix-ins ensures every bite is decadent and satisfying. Because they are oversized, one cookie feels like a complete dessert on its own. They’re also fun to customize with sprinkles or extra toppings, making them perfect for holidays, bake sales, or a cozy afternoon treat.

Giant Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Cookies have always held a special place in dessert traditions, offering comfort and joy with every bite. This recipe takes the classic chocolate cookie and enhances it with creamy peanut butter, creating a flavor profile that balances richness and nuttiness in a single bite. The oversized nature of these cookies makes them feel special—each one is big enough to share, though you’ll probably want to keep it all to yourself.

The texture of these cookies is what sets them apart. They have a soft and chewy interior that stays moist thanks to the peanut butter and butter blend, while the edges bake up slightly crisp for contrast. That combination creates the ideal bite, one that’s both satisfying and comforting. When warm, the chocolate chips and chunks melt into pools of rich sweetness, while the peanut butter cups add bursts of nutty flavor throughout.

Oversized cookies are particularly popular because they mimic the feel of bakery treats you’d find in coffee shops and dessert shops. They look impressive, and their large size means they retain a tender crumb without drying out. Each cookie bakes up thick and substantial, perfect for pairing with a glass of milk, a hot coffee, or even a scoop of ice cream.

One of the highlights of this recipe is its simplicity. With pantry staples like butter, flour, cocoa powder, and sugar, you can have the dough ready in minutes. The peanut butter incorporates seamlessly into the dough, adding both flavor and moisture. Unlike traditional cookies that may require chilling, this dough comes together quickly, allowing you to bake and enjoy in less than half an hour.

These cookies are endlessly versatile. You can swap the peanut butter cups for chopped peanuts, replace the chocolate chips with white chocolate, or even add caramel bits for a sweeter twist. They also make a great base for holiday decorations—sprinkles, candy-coated chocolates, or festive drizzles of chocolate make them look as good as they taste.

The balance of cocoa and peanut butter is another key factor in their success. Cocoa adds a deep, slightly bitter richness, while peanut butter provides savory nuttiness. Together, they create a harmony of flavors that appeals to both kids and adults. It’s the kind of cookie that disappears quickly at parties and family gatherings.

What makes these cookies extra indulgent is the mix of chocolate forms—chips, chunks, and peanut butter cups. Each contributes a different texture and flavor burst, making the cookie multi-dimensional. The chips melt into gooey pockets, the chunks create larger bites of chocolatey goodness, and the mini peanut butter cups tie everything together.

They’re not just delicious fresh out of the oven—they also store well. You can bake a batch and keep them in an airtight container for several days, or freeze the dough balls for freshly baked cookies anytime you crave them. This makes them a great option for meal-prepping desserts or planning ahead for special occasions.

These cookies also work wonderfully as gifts. Pack them in a decorative tin or wrap them individually in parchment and string, and you’ll have a homemade treat that feels thoughtful and indulgent. Their large size makes them stand out as something extra special.

In the end, these Giant Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are everything a cookie should be: rich, soft, chocolatey, and absolutely satisfying. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or just to satisfy a craving, they’re guaranteed to bring joy with every bite.

Servings

Makes 2 oversized cookies

Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 16 minutes
• Cooling Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: ~36 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp chocolate chunks
• 2 tbsp mini peanut butter cups
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Add peanut butter and stir until well blended.
5. Stir in salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder until mostly combined.
6. Add flour and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
7. Fold in chocolate chips, chunks, and mini peanut butter cups.
8. Divide dough in half and shape into two large cookies, flattening tops slightly.
9. Add sprinkles if desired.
10. Bake for 15–17 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still soft.
11. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips

• For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the tray.
• Use a cookie scoop for even portions and less mess.
• Swap peanut butter cups with chopped nuts for added crunch.
• Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freeze unbaked dough balls and bake straight from frozen with 2 extra minutes of bake time.