Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cookies

By KeyIngredient

A delicious chocolate cookie with a creamy peanut butter filling.

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup white sugar (+more for rolling)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• Filling:
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Details

Adapted from atasteofmadness.blogspot.ca

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa and baking soda until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the sugars, butter and 1/4 cup peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fully combined. Stir in the flour mixture until fully incorporated and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and 3/4 cup of peanut butter until smooth.
5. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten in your hands. Take about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture and place in the center of the flattened cookie dough. Wrap the dough around the peanut butter filling and press to seal.
6. Roll the cookie in a ball and roll in sugar. Place the cookies on the prepared cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 7-9 minutes. Let stand on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then move to wire racks to cool.