Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprises

Indulge in the perfect harmony of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprises. These decadent cookies feature a soft cocoa-infused dough wrapped around a sweet and salty peanut butter filling, creating an ultimate bite-sized delight. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these treats are surprisingly easy to make and offer a show-stopping surprise when you take a bite. Whether served warm with a gooey center or cooled for a fudgy texture, these cookies are ideal for holiday cookie trays, potlucks, or satisfying a late-night craving. Your family and friends won’t be able to resist the hidden treasure inside! Perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 0.75 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to make it easier to handle.

Step 6

While the dough chills, prepare the peanut butter filling. In a small bowl, stir together the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until it forms a smooth, moldable mixture.

Step 7

Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter filling and roll it into a small ball. Repeat until you have 20 even-sized balls. Set aside.

Step 8

Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of chocolate dough and flatten it into a disc in your hand.

Step 9

Place one peanut butter ball in the center of the chocolate disc, then wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely and rolling it into a smooth ball.

Step 10

Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough and filling, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly cracked on top.

Step 12

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Enjoy your Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprises, warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3716.2

Total Fat 181.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 477.9mg	0%
Sodium 1897.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 526.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.2g	0%
Total Sugars 299.6g
Protein 79.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 376.7mg	0%
Iron 31.4mg	0%
Potassium 2982.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 51.9%