Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

These Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies taste just like happiness with a soft yet slightly crumbly texture, with a delicious, thick filling.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.

In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl using an electric mixer, beat the sugars, butter, and 1/4 cup of the peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg, beating to combine. Stir in the flour mixture, combine well. Set dough aside.

In a small bowl stir together the powdered sugar and remaining 3/4 cup of peanut butter until smooth.

Break of tablespoon-sized pieces of dough and flatten with your hands. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of peanut butter into the center of each dough round. Wrap the chocolate dough around peanut butter center, pressing to seal. Place dough rounds about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten dough to 1/2-inch thickness with the bottom of a flat spatula or glass. Bake 7-9 minutes, or until set.