Marcia's Peanut Butter Surprises

Packed with rich peanut butter flavor and a decadent molten chocolate center, Marcia's Peanut Butter Surprises are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers. These soft, chewy cookies start with a perfectly balanced dough made from creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, creating a luscious base that melts in your mouth. The true magic lies in the hidden milk chocolate candy or chunk nestled inside each cookie, delivering a delightful burst of sweetness with every bite. Rolled in a light sugar coating for a touch of sparkle, these homemade cookies are a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for bake sales, parties, or indulgent afternoons, Marcia's Peanut Butter Surprises will transform your cookie cravings into pure bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 pieces milk chocolate candies or chocolate chunks
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the peanut butter to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well incorporated.

Step 5

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in the palm of your hand.

Step 8

Place one milk chocolate candy or chocolate chunk in the center of the dough and form the dough around it to cover completely. Roll it into a ball.

Step 9

Roll the dough ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat.

Step 10

Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 11

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will look slightly underbaked in the center but will set as they cool.

Step 12

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy the delicious peanut butter cookies with their chocolatey surprise center!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1075.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5217.2

Total Fat 310.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 153.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 715.0mg	0%
Sodium 3429.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 553.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.1g	0%
Total Sugars 335.2g
Protein 82.4g	0%

Vitamin D 157.7IU	0%
Calcium 460.6mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 1937.1mg	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: 52.3%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 41.5%