Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Cookies
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Cookies are every cookie lover’s dream come true! Soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors, these cookies have a surprise gooey peanut butter filling in the center. Perfect for peanut butter fanatics, these cookies are sure to be the star at any cookie exchange or party.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter 🧈, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🥄
- 1 cup brown sugar 🍯, packed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 2 tsp vanilla extract 🍨
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 tsp baking soda 🥄
- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 🍫
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces 🍬
Peanut Butter Filling ✨
- 1 cup powdered sugar 🍥
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
Necessary Tools
- Mixing bowls for dough and filling
- Electric mixer or stand mixer for creaming the butter and sugar
- Baking sheets lined with parchment paper
- Cookie scoop for even cookie portions
- Wire rack for cooling
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
5. Stir in the Chocolate Chips and Reese’s Pieces
Fold in the chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling
In another small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter. Mix until it forms a thick, dough-like consistency that you can roll into small balls.
7. Assemble the Cookies
Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie. Flatten each dough ball slightly and place a teaspoon of the peanut butter filling in the center. Fold the cookie dough around the filling, making sure it is sealed inside.
8. Bake the Cookies
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
9. Cool and Enjoy
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This ensures they maintain their structure and don’t fall apart.