Get ready to experience the ultimate cookie explosion that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Imagine biting into a soft, perfectly baked cookie and discovering a hidden treasure of creamy peanut butter cup waiting inside. These Peanut Butter Ball Stuffed Cookies are not just a dessert; they're a decadent experience that transforms an ordinary cookie into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 24 mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter and sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Unwrap the mini peanut butter cups and set them aside.
- Take approximately 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it into a small disc.
- Place a mini peanut butter cup in the center of the disc.
- Carefully wrap the dough around the peanut butter cup, completely covering it and forming a ball.
- Place the stuffed cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down on each cookie ball to slightly flatten them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before stuffing to make it easier to handle and shape.
- Make sure to completely seal the peanut butter cup inside the dough to prevent leaking during baking.
- Use a light touch when pressing down the cookies to maintain their soft, tender texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely to let the peanut butter cup center set and become perfectly creamy.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for a gourmet touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
