Description
Chocolate peanut butter magic in the middles deliver an irresistible dance of rich chocolate cookies with creamy peanut butter cores. Sweet indulgence meets nostalgic comfort, promising chocolate lovers a moment of pure bliss with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened baking cocoa or Dutch-process cocoa)
- 1 large egg
Butter and Sugar Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup additional granulated sugar for dredging
Peanut Butter and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup peanut butter (¼ cup crunchy or smooth, ¼ cup smooth)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk (if required)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling by combining peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly with a fork until well blended.
- Roll the peanut butter mixture into 26 small, uniform balls (about each). Place on a tray and refrigerate to firm up.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until completely integrated.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, and peanut butter using an electric mixer. Beat for approximately 3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and egg to the sugar mixture, blending until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a consistent dough forms.
- Scoop one tablespoon of chocolate dough and create a small well in the center using your thumb.
- Retrieve a chilled peanut butter ball and place it in the center of the chocolate dough.
- Carefully fold the chocolate dough around the peanut butter ball, completely encasing it. Gently roll between your palms to create a smooth, round cookie. If the dough feels too crumbly, add a few drops of milk to enhance its consistency.
- Roll each cookie in granulated sugar or sparkling sugar for an extra sweet coating.
- Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each cookie to about 1/2-inch thickness using a greased glass.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Surprise your loved ones with these decadent cookies that hide a creamy peanut butter center inside rich chocolate dough.
- Chilling the peanut butter filling beforehand ensures easier handling and prevents messy spreading during baking.
- Coating cookies with sparkling sugar adds a delightful crunch and elegant shimmer to each delectable bite.
- Rolling the filled cookies gently between palms helps create smooth, uniform shapes that look professionally crafted.
- Storing these magical cookies in an airtight container maintains their soft texture and keeps them fresh for several days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg