Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional, we did not use and did not miss it); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Filling; 3/4 cup icing sugar; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional, we did not use and did not miss it)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
3/4 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 F / 180 C.
2
In medium sized bowl mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3
Using electric mixer cream butter, sugar and brown sugar (and peanuts if using) until fluffy. Scrape down sides.
4
Add egg and vanilla, beat again until fluffy.
5
In two additions beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, scrape down sides.
6
Form into 24 balls each about 1 1/2 tbsp size.
7
Filling - In small bowl stir together icing sugar and peanut butter. Form into 24 balls, each about 1 tsp size.
8
Between damp hands flatten 1 chocolate ball, top with 1 peanut butter ball. Shape chocolate dough over peanut filling until completely covered. Roll dough into ball. Repeat with remaining chocolate and peanut balls.
9
Place balls 1 inch apart on 2 parchment lined cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of glass to about 2 inches (5 cm).
10
Bake in oven for 8-10 min until just set. Cool 1 min on tray before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

947

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cookies

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