November 19, 2010

Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

This is my second peanut butter and chocolate recipe for the twelve weeks of Christmas cookies, I am aware but I do not apologize. How could I? There is no better combination. Try and name one! These pups are a regular around these parts. They are on the list of cookies my baby boy in baby blue jeans (formerly known as my little brother) loves. They are a staple in my kitchen.
Hom nom nom. 


Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
From Everyday Food Cookie Special 

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough
44 mini peanut butter cups, frozen and unwrapped


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar; beat until combined, scraping down bowl as needed. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until incorporated. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture in two batches. Scoop off dough by an even tablespoon; roll into balls. Place granulated sugar in a shallow bowl; roll balls in sugar, coating completely. Place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until cookies begin to puff up slightly, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven. Press one peanut butter cup in center of each cookie. Return to oven; continue baking until cookies are golden brown and chocolate has begun to melt, about 3 to 5 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to rack to cool completely.

8 comments:

Lisa said...

One can never have too many peanut butter chocolate cookie recipes especially when they're all delicious like this one.

RJ Flamingo said...

Lisa's right - one can never have too many peanut butter chocolate recipes - I did one, too! LOL! Love the peanut butter cup "crown" on yours.

Tracy said...

There is no better combo than peanut butter and chocolate! They look absolutely delicious!

Katie Rose said...

A perfect mix- chocolate and peanut butter :-)
I have an award for you on my blog, I hope you accept it!

Erin said...

I LOVE these cookies! What a great combination!!!

Hannah said...

Thanks everyone and heck yes Katie!

Sue said...

I'd LOVE to bite into one (or more!) of these! YUM!

The Food Hunter said...

love these little treats.