If you love the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, these Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies are a must-try! With a soft and chewy texture, a rich peanut butter base, and a decadent chocolate center, these cookies are a delightful twist on the traditional Muddy Buddy snack mix. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough:
- 1 stick Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 cups Flour
- Extra Sugar (for rolling cookie balls)
- Chocolate Center:
- 1 cup Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
- Topping:
- Powdered Sugar (to sprinkle on top of cookies)
Directions
Preparation
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Making the Dough
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add the vanilla and egg, blending well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add this to the wet mixture in the stand mixer, blending between additions until a smooth dough forms.
Forming and Baking Cookies
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in extra sugar to coat, then place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and begin to crack.
- Remove from the oven and gently flatten the centers with the bottom of a flat glass.
- Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Adding the Chocolate Center
- Melt Chocolate:
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth.
- Spoon the melted chocolate into the center of each cookie.
Final Touch
- Set and Sprinkle:
- Let the cookies sit for about an hour until the chocolate sets.
- Once set, sprinkle powdered sugar over the cookies.
Final Thoughts
These Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies are a delicious and indulgent treat that combines the best of peanut butter and chocolate in one bite. With their soft, chewy texture and rich flavors, they are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy these cookies with friends, family, or simply as a delightful treat for yourself!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes + cooling | Calories: 180 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies
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Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
Embark on a culinary adventure with Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies, a treat that masterfully combines the nutty richness of peanut butter with the sweet allure of chocolate. This recipe takes the classic cookie to new heights, incorporating a smooth peanut butter base, a luxurious layer of melted Ghirardelli milk chocolate, and a final sprinkle of powdered sugar for a visually stunning and palate-pleasing finish. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch, followed by the melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, making these cookies an unforgettable treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 stick Butter, softened
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 Egg
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 cups Flour
Extra Sugar to roll cookie balls in
1 cup Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
Powdered Sugar, to sprinkle on top of cookies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the vanilla and egg, blending well.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the mixing bowl, blending between additions until a smooth dough forms.
Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then roll in extra sugar and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown and begin to crack. Remove from oven and gently flatten the centers with the bottom of a flat glass. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Spoon the melted chocolate into the center of each cookie.
Let the cookies sit for about an hour until the chocolate sets. Once set, sprinkle powdered sugar over the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180