Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies, where every bite offers a heavenly combination of decadent chocolate and smooth peanut butter. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike with their chewy texture and luscious filling. Easy to make, this simple recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels, providing a delicious treat that can be shared at gatherings or enjoyed as a sweet snack at home. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of these irresistible cookies ready to enjoy in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Set aside.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy; add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without overmixing. Fold in chocolate chips.
- On the prepared baking sheet, scoop dough balls, create an indentation in each, fill with peanut butter mixture, then cover with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg