Description
Magic in the Middles is a delightful dessert that features a surprise peanut butter filling encased in rich chocolate cookie dough. These cookies are perfect for peanut butter lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike, with a perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 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 (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Filling:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and 1/4 cup peanut butter until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Make the filling: Combine 3/4 cup peanut butter and powdered sugar to form a firm dough. Roll into small balls.
- Assemble the cookies: Flatten chocolate dough, place a peanut butter ball in the center, encase it completely, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 7–9 minutes until slightly cracked. Cool on sheet before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter filling is fully enclosed to prevent leaks.
- Cookies can be frozen before or after baking, with adjustments to baking time for frozen dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
