Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies are a decadent dessert filled with creamy peanut butter, wrapped in tender cookie dough for a fun, fuss-free bake.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter natural or your favorite brand
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt plus extra for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (or dairy-free spread)
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until pale and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop out portions of dough, flatten, add peanut butter in the center, and seal to form a ball.
- Arrange dough balls on the baking sheet, press the top, sprinkle with salt or chocolate chips, and bake.
- Let cookies rest, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
I found that chilling the dough for 10 minutes makes stuffing much cleaner—no gooey hands. When I first tried this recipe, the peanut butter toppled out mid-bake; sealing the dough well is key. If you’d like a more pronounced peanut flavor, swirl in an extra teaspoon of peanut butter into the dough before adding the filled centers. For a shinier look, brush cookies with a light egg wash—just skip the salt sprinkle.
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