Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these Decadent Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies. Each cookie is a rich, chewy chocolate delight with a heart of creamy, sweet peanut butter, making them irresistibly delicious and satisfying. These cookies combine the deep, robust flavor of dark cocoa with the smooth, comforting taste of peanut butter, creating a dessert that's both decadent and addicting.
Why You’ll Love This: Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination that never fails to please, and these cookies elevate that pairing to new heights. The contrast between the slightly bitter cocoa and the sweet, creamy peanut butter filling offers a complex flavor profile that will delight your taste buds. Plus, the chocolate chips on top add a touch of luxury and extra chocolatey goodness to every bite.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are perfect for any gathering where you want to impress, from casual meetups to holiday parties. They're also a fantastic treat for baking with kids, as they'll love shaping the dough and adding the filling. Serve these at your next family movie night, pack them for a picnic, or treat yourself after a long day—they're perfect for any and every occasion.
Decoration Tips: To make these cookies even more special, drizzle them with melted chocolate after they bake and sprinkle with a little sea salt for a gourmet touch. You can also substitute the chocolate chips on top with a drizzle of peanut butter for an extra peanut buttery flavor.
Ingredients:
- Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate Cookie Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into 12 tablespoon-sized balls and freeze for 1 hour to firm up.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Take one portion of cookie dough and flatten it into a disk. Place a frozen peanut butter ball in the center and fold the dough around it, sealing the edges and rolling it into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and peanut butter balls.
- Chill and Bake:
- Place the formed cookies on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chilled cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press down slightly on each cookie to flatten the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Immediately upon removing from the oven, press a few chocolate chips into the top of each cookie.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these decadent, peanut butter-stuffed chocolate cookies as a luxurious treat that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a special treat for yourself!
