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I'll be the first to admit I have a peanut butter and chocolate problem. My husband will be the first to console me and tell me, "It's okay, honey."
We both seem to be a bit addicted partial to the flavor combo so I’ve made my fair share of goodies here in the Bitz & Giggles kitchen. Nothing over the top, though. Just a few recipes, like these cracker layer bars, soft batch cookies, brownie bowls, mason jar cake, ice cream bread, oat bites, cupcakes, fudge and more bars. I should probably stop there. No, you know what? We’re not stopping there, no we’re not. Ever. Stopping.
Today, I want to introduce you to what we like to call Chunky Dunks. Stick with me here. They're a thick and chewy peanut butter and chocolate cookie that's perfect for dunking. They're taller vs. wider so they fit into a glass of milk just perfectly.
Notice, I said GLASS of milk. This cute little bottle you see here was for show only. After the photo shoot, I dumped that milk into a regular glass of milk and started dunking away. Because, that's just what we food bloggers do. We make everything pretty for our pictures and then. . .we eat.
It works out best if you have lots of friends and neighbors close by if you're a food blogger. I take my creations into the office, down the street and send some with my children to school. It's just best that way. #foodbloggerproblems
This was actually the cookie I ate after the shoot. It was kind of the ugly duckling of the bunch. I'm showing you a picture of this cookie to keep things real. The chocolate has my fingerprints in it, the chips are all on top of one another, the edges browned a bit more than what I would have liked. . .these are just some of the things that happen to food bloggers. And, well, I want you to know about it. It's only fair.
I will say, however, that it tasted JUST as good as all of the other ones. . .in case you were wondering.
I can't wait for you to make some chunky dunks of your own. I know they're going to turn out great. Send me pics via Instagram or Twitter and tag #bitzngiggles. Oh, and even if you have one of those ugly ducklings in your batch, I want to see THAT, too! I love seeing your creations! Enjoy!
Chunky Dunks
Ingredients
- ¾ cup heaping cup peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix together the egg, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla until well-combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix just until incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover bowl and place in fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scoop out dough and make cookies the size of about two tablespoons. You don't need to roll the dough into balls. Place onto prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges and tops of cookies are set but centers are still gooey.
- Allow to cool for another 10 minutes.
Notes
- Chill for Chewiness: Chilling the dough in the fridge for 1-2 hours before baking not only helps flavors meld but also results in chewier cookies. This step allows the dough to firm up, preventing excessive spreading during baking and yielding a more satisfying texture.
- Mindful Mixing: When incorporating the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, avoid overmixing. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until the flour, baking soda, and salt are fully incorporated into the dough to maintain a tender texture.
- Perfectly Portioned Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or two tablespoons to portion out the dough for uniform cookies. Consistent sizing ensures even baking. Remember not to flatten the dough balls; their natural shape will spread out during baking, resulting in thick and chunky cookies with soft centers.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
haha that is exactly what we do as food bloggers, pretty it up then devour it! Best job ever especially when cookies are involved!
Sara
All of food "clean-up" lately has been getting me in trouble. Maybe I should put the treadmill right in the kitchen?
Tanille
Sign me up for some of these! My glass of milk is waiting! I can't wait to give them a try!
Sara
We'll do some baking this winter for sure!!
Cathy
I'm so in love with these chunky little cookies....they look awesome!!
Sara
Thank you, Cathy!!
Tonia from TheGunnySack
I'm totally with you on the peanut butter and chocolate combination! It's the best!
Sara
There's really nothing I can think of that I love more when it comes to flavor combos!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
I loved that you showed a "real" cookie! I see so many people placing chocolate chips on cookies after baking and I bet the readers are disappointed when theirs don't come out looking like that. And these cookies look perfect! I'm also "partial" to that combination. 😀
Sara
We bloggers aren't perfect, that's for sure - at least I'm not! I have more blunders in the kitchen than I care to count! LOL
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
I love these little guys!! They are great for dunking, but they are also small enough I can have a few!
Sara
Spot on, Erin! I'll admit, I ate more than just the ugly one. LOL
Kristyn
WOW! These look so perfect! I'll definitely be trying these!
Sara
Thanks, Kristyn! I think your crew will love them!