Description
These Unbelievably Addictive Chubby Hubby Cookies combine a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, crushed pretzels, and Oreo cookie pieces. Soft, chewy, and packed with texture, these cookies are an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup (180g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (180g) peanut butter chips
- 1 cup (60g) crushed pretzels
- 1 cup (100g) crushed Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then mix in the vanilla extract for added aroma and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, crushed pretzels, and crushed Oreo cookies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie and place the dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Optional Chill: For thicker cookies, chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are just set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the cookie dough before baking helps prevent spreading and yields thicker, chewier cookies.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for best creaming results.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cookie release and effortless cleanup.
- For variations, you can substitute pretzels with nuts or other crunchy mix-ins of your choice.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for freshness.
