Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies – Bakery-Style Indulgence at Home

Thick, gooey, and packed with bold flavor, these Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies bring bakery-level indulgence right to your kitchen. With a fudgy, brownie-like center and golden peanut butter chips throughout, each bite delivers the ultimate balance of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Best enjoyed warm, these cookies are a decadent treat perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want something truly special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Bakery-Style Size: Thick, gooey, and indulgent.
Flavor Duo: Deep cocoa richness balanced with sweet peanut butter chips.
Soft Meets Chewy: Crisp edges with a fudgy, brownie-like center.
Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups peanut butter chips

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in eggs and vanilla until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.

5. Add Peanut Butter Chips
Stir in peanut butter chips, distributing evenly through the dough.

6. Shape the Cookies
Scoop large portions of dough (about ¼ cup each) and roll into balls. Place on prepared sheets, leaving space for spreading.

7. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 320
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 16g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 3g

Tips for Success

• Don’t Overbake: The centers should stay soft and fudgy, like a brownie.
• Chill the Dough: For extra thickness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
• Swap Chips: Try white chocolate or dark chocolate chunks for variety.
• Serve Warm: These cookies are at their best when gooey and melty fresh from the oven.

Why This Recipe Works

Using cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate keeps the dough rich but manageable, while peanut butter chips cut through the intensity with creamy sweetness. The oversized bakery-style shape creates thick cookies that are crispy outside and irresistibly soft inside.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies are the ultimate indulgence—thick, chewy, and bursting with flavor. They’re bakery-worthy, but simple enough to bake at home, making them the perfect treat for any chocolate and peanut butter lover. Serve them warm with a glass of milk, and watch them disappear in no time!