Magic Peanut Butter Middles

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Ensure all ingredients are well combined. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/4 cup of peanut butter until fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins To prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter. Mix until a smooth, pliable dough forms. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Roll the peanut butter filling into 30 small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. With lightly floured hands, take about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Place one peanut butter ball in the center and carefully wrap the cookie dough around it, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed. Place the formed cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar. (Prep time: 20 minutes)

Recipe View 9 mins Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7-9 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly cracked on top. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Baking time: 9 minutes, Cooling time: 15 minutes)