Description
Delight in these gooey, freshly baked stuffed cookies featuring a soft cookie dough exterior and a rich, creamy peanut butter filling with extra chocolate chips for a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or other add-ins like walnuts or peanut butter chips)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any filling of your choice, like Nutella, caramel, or chocolate ganache)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips or your choice of add-ins.
- Prepare the Stuffed Centers: Mix the peanut butter with chocolate chips in a bowl. You will use about 1 teaspoon of this filling per cookie to create a gooey center.
- Shape and Stuff the Cookies: Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball in your palm and spoon about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling into the center. Carefully fold the dough around the filling, sealing it completely, and roll it back into a ball then place on prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the stuffed cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft. This ensures a deliciously tender bite with a molten center. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your homemade stuffed cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage for the perfect snack or dessert experience.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with alternatives like Nutella, caramel, or chocolate ganache for different flavors.
- Make sure to fully seal the cookie dough around the filling to prevent leaking during baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow residual heat to finish cooking while cooling on the baking sheet.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
