Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
These delightful cookies blend rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, making them a comforting classic perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter adds moisture and richness
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar sweetness and texture
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract flavor enhancement
Cookie Dough
- 1 stick unsalted butter for richness
- 1 cup light brown sugar adds moisture and depth
- 1 large egg, at room temperature structure and moisture
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour structure
- 2/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder rich chocolate flavor
- 1 teaspoon baking soda leavening agent
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt enhances flavor
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips plus more for garnish, sweetness and texture
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing optional, adds texture
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the large egg and egg yolk to the mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the remaining teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a different bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips gently.
Baking
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take a scoop of dough, flatten it slightly, add a spoonful of peanut butter filling in the center, and fold the dough over to seal it.
- Space the cookie dough balls on the baking sheet and add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is softened and do not overmix the dough after adding flour.