MUDDY BUDDY COOKIES

Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 8 mins | Cooling time: 1 hr | Total time: 1 hr 28 mins | Servings: 24 cookies

Soft-baked peanut butter cookies with crinkly edges and a decadent, smooth milk chocolate center. Just before serving, these wonderful cookies are dusted with powdered sugar.

INGREDIENTS :

Peanut Butter Cookies:

• 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 c. light brown sugar
• 1½ c. all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¾ tsp baking powder

Milk Chocolate Center:

• ½ tsp canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 c. milk chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees. Using the parchment paper, line a cookie sheet. Or you can grease the cookie sheet using a cooking spray.

Peanut Butter Cookies:

Step 2: Mix the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar using a handheld blender for about 2 minutes or until light and creamy. Then, add the egg and beat until well blended.

Step 3: Place the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl. Mix well using a wire whisk. To the wet ingredients, add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until well combined.

Step 4: Roll 1 tbsp of dough into a ball (making 12 dough balls). On the prepared cookie sheet, place the dough balls. Put in the preheated oven and bake for about 8 minutes.

Step 5: Remove the cookies from the oven when done. Then, gently press down on the cookie using a small flat-bottomed cup. Allow the cookies to cool fully on the cookie sheet for about 1 hour.

Milk Chocolate Center:

Step 6: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips for about 2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds.

Step 7: Using a spoon, scoop a small amount of the melted chocolate and put this on the middle of the cookie, gently spreading it. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

Step 8: In the fridge, place the cookies for about 15 minutes to set.

Step 9: Once the cookies are set, dust them with powdered sugar. Serve the cookies right away. You can also keep them at room temperature until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Tips:

• Use only real peanut butter with the oil, fat, and sugar. I do not recommend using all-natural peanut butter as this will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
• Make sure not to press down too hard. Press the cookies, depending on how thin or thick you prefer your cookies.