Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprises
Indulge in the perfect harmony of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprises. These decadent cookies feature a soft cocoa-infused dough wrapped around a sweet and salty peanut butter filling, creating an ultimate bite-sized delight. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these treats are surprisingly easy to make and offer a show-stopping surprise when you take a bite. Whether served warm with a gooey center or cooled for a fudgy texture, these cookies are ideal for holiday cookie trays, potlucks, or satisfying a late-night craving. Your family and friends won’t be able to resist the hidden treasure inside! Perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to make it easier to handle.
While the dough chills, prepare the peanut butter filling. In a small bowl, stir together the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until it forms a smooth, moldable mixture.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter filling and roll it into a small ball. Repeat until you have 20 even-sized balls. Set aside.
Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of chocolate dough and flatten it into a disc in your hand.
Place one peanut butter ball in the center of the chocolate disc, then wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely and rolling it into a smooth ball.
Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough and filling, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly cracked on top.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprises, warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.5 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.7 g | 419% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1897 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.1 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.2 g | 197% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.7 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 2983 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
