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Irresistible Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

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Soft chocolate cookies with a creamy peanut butter center that melts in your mouth, perfect for a quick and delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Portion out the creamy peanut butter into small balls about 1 tablespoon (15g) each and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons (30g) of cookie dough, flatten slightly, place a chilled peanut butter ball in the center, then fold dough around to enclose and roll into a ball. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. Remove from oven.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill peanut butter balls before stuffing to prevent melting and leaking during baking. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies soft. Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. For chewier cookies, bake 9-10 minutes; for softer, cakey texture, bake closer to 12 minutes. Dough can be frozen without peanut butter for up to 3 months.

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