Step 1: Preheat Your Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
Step 2: Cream the Butters and Sugars - In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and creamy peanut butter. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, continuing to mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add the Eggs and Vanilla - Crack in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, pour in the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients - In another bowl, whisk together the oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in the Chocolate and Nuts - Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks, mini chocolate chips, and toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Scoop and Bake - Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy your warm, gooey Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chunk Cookies!
