Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies
Delicious chocolate cookies filled with creamy peanut butter, these chocolate peanut butter-filled cookies combine the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. An irresistible treat for any peanut butter lover!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix together peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Roll the cookie dough into small balls, then flatten each ball slightly with your hands.
- Place a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture in the center of each flattened dough round.
- Fold the dough around the peanut butter and roll it back into a ball, sealing the edges.
- Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are firm to the touch.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a different twist, you can add chocolate chips to the dough.
- Make sure the peanut butter filling is sealed tightly to prevent leakage during baking.
