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Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies showcasing a chewy chocolate exterior and a creamy peanut butter center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Substitution Note: Use creamy varieties like JIF or Skippy for best results.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Note: Must be sifted for smoothness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Tip: Spoon and level flour or use a kitchen scale to avoid compacting.
  • ¾ cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Tip: For a deeper flavor, stick with high-quality cocoa.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Tip: Melted butter is used for a chewier texture.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Note: Light or dark variants can be used.
  • ½ cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Large Eggs (room temperature) Binds the ingredients and aids in achieving a tender crumb.
Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Tip: Reserve some for topping after baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Freezer

Method
 

Peanut Butter Filling
  1. Mix creamy peanut butter, sifted powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Form small dollops and freeze for about 1 hour.
Prepare Dough
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently to combine.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Let the dough rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Assemble Cookies
  1. Scoop out dough, create a thumbprint, place a frozen peanut butter dollop in, and roll the dough around it.
  2. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13-15 minutes.
  3. Allow cooling on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing the dough for the best texture.

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