Magic Peanut Butter Middles
Dive into the irresistible charm of Magic Peanut Butter Middles, a cookie recipe that combines the richness of chocolate with a creamy, sweet peanut butter surprise in every bite. These soft, chewy treats feature a decadent cocoa-infused dough wrapped delicately around a smooth peanut butter filling, creating a two-in-one flavor experience that's pure magic. Perfectly portioned for a crowd, these cookies bake in under 10 minutes and are ideal for sharing at parties, gifting, or satisfying your own sweet tooth. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, these delightful bites are as easy to make as they are to devour. Whether you're a fan of classic flavor pairings or looking for a show-stopping dessert, Magic Peanut Butter Middles will become your go-to cookie recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 whole Large egg
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Peanut butter
- 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Set aside.
In a separate small bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until a smooth, pliable filling forms. If it’s too sticky, refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
Scoop out small amounts of the peanut butter mixture (about 1 teaspoon each) and roll into 24 small balls. Set aside.
Take about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate dough and flatten it in your hand. Place one peanut butter ball in the center, then wrap the chocolate dough around it to completely enclose the filling. Roll gently into a smooth ball.
Place the filled cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops just start to crack. Do not overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.6 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.7 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 1374 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 530.0 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.2 g | 194% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.2 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 3001 mg | 64% | |
*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.
