Muddy Buddy Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter cookies with a luscious milk chocolate center, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. These Muddy Buddy Cookies are a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving for more.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or Handheld Blender
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Cooking Spray
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small Flat-Bottomed Cup or Measuring Cup
- Powdered Sugar Sifter, Fine Mesh Strainer, or Clean Hands
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with cooking spray.
- Make the Peanut Butter Cookies:In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a handheld blender, blend together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light in color, about 1-2 minutes.Add the egg and beat to combine.In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until combined.Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place 12 dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet.Bake for 8 minutes. Note: Cookies will not flatten while cooking.Immediately after baking, gently press down on each cookie with a small flat-bottomed cup or bottom of a measuring cup to flatten them and create crinkly edges.Let the cookies cool completely on the cookie sheet, about 1 hour.
- Make the Milk Chocolate Center:In a microwave-safe bowl (such as a glass measuring cup), melt the milk chocolate chips and canola oil in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto the center of each cooled cookie and spread it gently.Let the chocolate set and cool completely, about 2 hours at room temperature or 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, dust the cookies with powdered sugar using a powdered sugar sifter, fine mesh strainer, or clean hands.
- Store the cookies at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious Muddy Buddy Cookies!
Notes
You can customize these cookies by using different types of chocolate chips or adding mix-ins like chopped nuts or mini marshmallows. Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before adding the chocolate center to prevent it from melting too quickly. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.