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Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies You’ll Crave

Indulge in Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies that unite rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, creating a deliciously chewy dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter use JIF or Skippy for best results
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sift to avoid lumps
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level for accuracy
  • ¾ cup Dutch process cocoa powder unsweetened cocoa can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Peanut Butter Filling Preparation
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the peanut butter for about 30 seconds until it's slightly softened. Stir in the sifted powdered sugar and ground cinnamon until smooth. Scoop small dollops onto wax paper and freeze for at least 1 hour.
Cookie Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until fully combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Form and Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment. Using a cookie scoop, form balls, create a well, fill with frozen peanut butter, and cover with more dough. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
Cooling
  1. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 30 days.

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