Soft Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Filled with Chocolate
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 12 mini peanut butter cups (or regular-sized, cut in half)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. The dough will be thick.
4. Shape the Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the dough ball slightly in your hand, then place a mini peanut butter cup (or half of a regular one) in the center. Wrap the dough around the peanut butter cup, forming a ball again.
5. Bake the Cookies: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly set.
6. Add Chocolate Topping: Once the cookies are out of the oven, immediately press a few semisweet chocolate chips into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy! These soft, peanut butter-filled cookies with a gooey chocolate center are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth!