Description
Delight in these chewy Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies packed with a rich peanut butter center and optional chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced with sweet sugars and vanilla, these cookies bake to a golden perfection and offer a delicious surprise inside every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined, ensuring even flavor and moisture throughout.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated—avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the optional chocolate chips carefully to ensure they are evenly spread without breaking them down.
- Prepare peanut butter filling: In a small bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, stirring until the mixture is smooth and firm enough to roll into balls.
- Form peanut butter balls: Scoop about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture and roll it into small balls. Set aside to maintain shape.
- Shape cookies: Take about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a peanut butter ball in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely and rolling it gently into a smooth ball.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which keeps their texture firm and chewy.
Notes
- If the dough is too soft to shape, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before assembling the cookies.
- For an extra indulgent twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies before serving.
