Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate dessert duo with these Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cookies—soft, fudgy chocolate cookies that conceal a luscious, creamy peanut butter center. Perfectly balanced between rich cocoa flavor and nutty sweetness, these cookies are a treat for all chocolate and peanut butter lovers. The dough comes together easily with pantry staples like cocoa powder, butter, and sugar, while the peanut butter filling adds a decadent surprise in every bite. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a quick bake, these cookies are a must-try for any occasion. Enjoy them warm for an ooey-gooey center or store them for a make-ahead dessert that will wow your friends and family. Whether you're baking for a party, a gift, or simply because you crave this iconic flavor combination, these Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cookies are pure perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips at this stage.
In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and slightly firm, forming the filling.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cookie dough and flatten it into a disc in your hand. Take about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling, roll it into a small ball, and place it in the center of the disc.
Wrap the edges of the cookie dough around the peanut butter ball, ensuring the filling is fully covered. Roll it gently into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your homemade Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 165.2 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.9 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2517 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 537.2 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.3 g | 222% | |
| Total Sugars | 318.1 g | ||
| Protein | 84.0 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 33.9 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 3257 mg | 69% | |
*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.
