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Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies

Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies
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Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of chocolate brownies with a creamy, gooey peanut butter center. These chewy cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and offer a perfectly balanced sweetness, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and then vanilla extract. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth, fudgy dough forms.
  2. Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and well blended to create the gooey filling.
  3. Assemble Cookies: Take about 1 tablespoon of the brownie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely and shaping it into a ball. Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
  5. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting time helps the gooey centers settle perfectly.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth dough.
  • Do not overbake to keep centers molten and chewy.
  • If dough is sticky, chill for 20 minutes before assembling.
  • Seal the peanut butter filling well to prevent leakage.
  • Adjust cookie sizes as desired; adjust baking time accordingly.

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Keywords: peanut butter cookies, brownie cookies, chocolate peanut butter dessert, gooey peanut butter center, fudgy cookies

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