Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies

Craving a sweet treat that combines the smoothness of peanut butter with the rich flavor of chocolate? Look no further than this delightful recipe for Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Here’s how you can whip up a batch in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 stick of Butter, softened
• 1/2 cup of Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup of Sugar
• 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon of Vanilla
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 teaspoon of Salt
• 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda
• 2 cups of Flour
• Extra Sugar for rolling cookie balls
• 1 cup of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
• Powdered Sugar for sprinkling

Directions:

1. Preparation:
   • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to ensure your cookies come off easily after baking.
2. Making the Cookie Dough:
   • In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
   • Add the vanilla extract and egg to the creamed mixture, and continue mixing until thoroughly combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add these dry ingredients to your mixer, blending until the dough is smooth.
3. Shaping and Baking:
   • Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball in extra sugar to give it a sweet, crunchy exterior.
   • Place the sugared balls on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. The cookies should be golden brown and begin to show cracks on the surface.
4. Finishing Touches:
   • After removing the cookies from the oven, gently press down the center of each cookie using the bottom of a flat glass to create a small indentation.
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • While the cookies are cooling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is completely smooth.
   • Spoon the melted chocolate into the centers of the cooled cookies. Let the chocolate set for about an hour.
5. Final Presentation:
   • Before serving, sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar over the cookies to add a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Calories: 300 kcal per cookie
• Servings: Makes 24 cookies

These Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies are not only a joy to make but also a delight to eat. Serve them at your next gathering, or keep them all to yourself—we won’t tell! Enjoy your baking and the delicious results!