Magic Peanut Butter Middles

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Chocolate cookie with a surprise peanut butter center.

Submitted by Stephanie
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
15
Yield:
30 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup soft margarine

  • ¼ cup peanut butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 egg

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar

  • ¾ cup peanut butter

Directions

  1. In small bowl blend flour, cocoa and baking soda. Mix until well blended.

  2. In large bowl beat white and brown sugars, butter or margarine and 1/4 cup peanut butter, until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, beat. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Set aside.

  3. To make Filling: Combine confectioner's sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter. Blend well.

  4. Roll filling into 30 1-inch balls. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 tablespoon of dough around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with glass dipped in white sugar.

  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7-9 minutes. When cookies are done, they should be set and slightly cracked.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
16g Fat
34g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 199mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 7g 13%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 187mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.