Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies! These cookies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a truly decadent treat. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in, these chewy cookies are sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth. Each bite delivers a mouthwatering explosion of flavor, making them an instant favorite. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can enjoy these delightful cookies fresh from the oven or save them for later indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat melted butter with both sugars until creamy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, place a teaspoon of filling in the center, cover with more dough, and roll into balls.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg