Chocolate Fudge Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
A decadent, rich, chocolatey cookie stuffed with creamy peanut butter is a match made in cookie heaven!
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
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