It’s wonderful that you’re excited to make cookies this year! Peanut butter, chocolate, and peanut butter cookies are a fantastic combination, and adding fudge cups can take them to the next level. I’ll walk you through a detailed and easy-to-follow recipe that includes all the flavors you’re hoping to add. By the end, you’ll have delicious, soft, and gooey cookies that everyone will love!
This recipe will guide you through creating peanut butter chocolate cookies with a gooey peanut butter filling and fudgy center. Whether you’ve never baked cookies before or you’re a seasoned baker, this recipe will help you feel confident in your baking skills!
Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, depending on preference)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1/2 cup chopped fudge cups (optional, but definitely adds a rich, fudgy texture)
For the peanut butter filling:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the fudge center:
- 1/2 cup fudge cups, chopped into smaller pieces (or use store-bought mini fudge cups)