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Overhead view of peanut butter filled brownie cookies arranged in bowl, broken in half to show peanut butter inside

Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookie

julieblanner
Rich, chewy chocolate cookies give way to a creamy peanut butter filling to create a decadent brownie-inspired treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cookies
Calories 546 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 150 grams
  • ½ cup cocoa powder, 50 grams
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted Butter, room temperature (113 grams)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, 150 grams
  • 2 tbsp superfine sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Filling:

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, 30 grams

Instructions
 

Peanut butter Filling:

  • In a bowl mix together the butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter till they are combined well.
    Overhead view of peanut butter filling in mixing bowl
  • Cover and refrigerate till you prepare the cookie dough.

Cookie Dough:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F / 180 C, line your baking tray with parchment paper, and keep aside.
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Keep it aside.
    Overhead view of dry ingredients for brownie cookies in mixing bowl
  • In a stand mixer (you can also use the hand mixer for this) add in the butter, and both the sugars and beat it at medium speed, scraping down the sides for at least 2-3 min or until the mixture is creamy.
    Overhead view of butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in mixing bowl
  • Add in the egg along with vanilla extract and beat until everything is incorporated well.
    Egg added to wet ingredients in mixing bowl
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in batches and mix till the dough is formed
    Dry ingredients for peanut butter filled brownie cookies in mixing bowl
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. You can use a kitchen scale for exact measurements.
  • To make the cookies, take one part of the cookie dough and flatten it into a disc using your hands. Place a tbsp of peanut butter filling in the center and then fold the edges of the cookie dough up around the peanut butter to form a ball. Roll it a little between your palm to make a smooth ball, flatten it a bit, and place it on the baking tray. Make sure to keep the balls at least 3 inches apart.
    Ball of peanut butter on top of chocolate cookie dough
  • Bake for 10-11 min in a preheated oven.
  • Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes in the baking tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Sprinkle them with some powdered sugar.
    Overhead view of peanut butter filled brownie cookies topped with powdered sugar
  • Serve and enjoy!!

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for the filling. Chunky peanut butter can be too hard and difficult to roll into balls.
  • Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they can become dry and crumbly.
  • You can also add some chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for an added crunch.
  • Let the cookies cool before serving to make sure the peanut butter filling is set.
  • Enjoy your peanut butter filled brownie cookies with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.
  • You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • If you want to make them in advance, you can also freeze them for up to 3 months, just make sure to thaw them before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 4gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 571IUCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg
Keyword brownie cookies
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