Chocolate Fudge Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
A decadent, rich, chocolatey cookie stuffed with creamy peanut butter is a match made in cookie heaven!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cookies, peanut butter
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 223kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Maldon sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Dollop 12 individual teaspoons of creamy peanut butter on the tray. Place in freezer to firm up.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet until well combined.
Roll heaping tablespoonfuls of dough around dollops of frozen peanut butter, sealing to completely cover. Place two inches apart on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with Maldon sea salt flakes. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Do not over bake, Cool on sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.3mg