chocolate chunk peanut cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Nancy Allen
Wentzville, MO

These are great cookies with chunks of chocolate and peanuts and a hint of cinnamon.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate chunk peanut cookies

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    shortening, butter flavor
  • 1 c
    chunky peanut butter
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 2 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 c
    unsalted dry roasted peanuts
  • 1
    12oz. pkg. chocolate chunks

How To Make chocolate chunk peanut cookies

  • 1
    Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add peanut butter and sugars, beating well. Add eggs, beat until blended.
  • 2
    Combine flour and next four ingredients. Add butter mixture, beating well. Stir in peanuts and chocolate chunks.
  • 3
    Shape dough into 2-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie). Flatten slightly and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • 4
    Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pan 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. 28 cookies.

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