The Ultimate Gooey, Chocolatey, Peanut-Buttery Cookie Experience

I don’t know about you, but I have a serious weakness for warm, gooey cookies — especially when they’re stuffed with something delicious hiding inside. The first time I made these Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies, I actually laughed when I broke one open. The center was molten, creamy, peanut-buttery perfection, wrapped in a rich, soft chocolate cookie. Basically… cookie heaven.

If you love that sweet chocolate + salty peanut butter combo (and who doesn’t?), these cookies are going to become your new obsession. They’re indulgent, fun to make, and honestly feel like something from a fancy bakery — except you made them right at home. Whether you’re baking for friends, family, or just yourself (no judgment!), these cookies bring instant happiness.

Nutritional Benefits

Okay, yes — these cookies are a treat. But homemade means you get to choose the quality of ingredients and create a more balanced indulgence:

• Peanut butter: Provides protein, healthy fats, and a satisfying richness.
• Cocoa: Contains antioxidants and gives you a deep chocolate flavor without too much sugar.
• Homemade = fewer additives: No preservatives, no mystery ingredients.
• Sea salt (optional): Brings out sweetness while helping balance flavors.

They’re a delicious treat you can feel good about enjoying.

Adaptable Variations

• Make Them Extra Chunky: Add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to the dough.
• Swap the Filling: Use almond butter, Nutella, cookie butter, or caramel.
• Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
• Chewy Version: Add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar for a softer center.
• Salted Cookie: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top right after baking — trust me, it’s incredible.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies 🍫🥜

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the filling:
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Make the peanut butter filling:
   Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until thick. Scoop small teaspoons of the mixture onto a plate and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
2. Make the cookie dough:
   In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
   Add the egg and vanilla and mix again.
3. Combine the dry ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Add the dry mixture into the wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Shape the cookies:
   Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it in your hand, place a frozen peanut butter ball inside, and wrap the dough around it completely.
5. Chill:
   Refrigerate the stuffed dough balls for 20 minutes — this keeps them thick and gooey.
6. Bake:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft.
7. Serve warm:
   The peanut butter center will be gooey and delicious! Let them cool slightly before enjoying.

Helpful Tips

• Freeze the peanut butter filling: It makes stuffing much easier and keeps the center creamy.
• Don’t overbake: They firm up as they cool — underbaking = soft and fudgy.
• Use parchment paper: Keeps the cookies from spreading too much and makes cleanup easy.
• Thin dough? Add a tablespoon of flour: Dough texture can vary depending on your cocoa brand.
• Serve with milk: Warm peanut butter + chocolate + milk = unbeatable combo.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use crunchy peanut butter? Yes! It adds great texture to the filling.
2. Do these freeze well? Absolutely — freeze unbaked dough balls and bake straight from the freezer.
3. My dough is sticky. What do I do? Chill it for 10–15 minutes or dust your hands lightly with cocoa.
4. Can I make them bigger? Yes! Just increase the baking time by 1–2 minutes.

Call to Action

If you bake these Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies, I’d absolutely love to see them! Share your cookie creations on Pinterest and tag me — it always makes my day. And make sure to save this recipe so you can come back to it whenever your chocolate-peanut-butter cravings kick in. 🍫🥜✨