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Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies with Rich Ganache Recipe

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Delight in these rich and decadent Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies featuring a moist chocolate cookie exterior filled with a creamy peanut butter center and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache drizzle. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers seeking a gourmet homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is fluffy, which takes about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted semi-sweet chocolate and mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until uniformly blended. Gradually add this dry mixture to the chocolate mixture, mixing until combined but not overworked.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for a minimum of 2 hours, and up to 36 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up for easier handling.
  4. Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a clean bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and softened butter, beating until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar, continuing to beat until the filling is thick and holds shape well.
  5. Form Peanut Butter Disks: Scoop out approximately 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter filling and shape each into small flat disks. Place these disks onto a baking sheet and freeze until firm to facilitate stuffing.
  6. Shape Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Scoop about 2 tablespoons of chilled cookie dough and flatten it into a circular shape. Place one frozen peanut butter disk in the center, then fold and pinch the dough around the filling to completely enclose it, forming a sealed cookie ball. Place stuffed cookies on a lined baking sheet spaced adequately apart.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds until hot but not boiling. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir gently until the mixture is fully melted and smooth, forming a glossy ganache.
  9. Decorate Cookies: Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the cooled cookies evenly. Allow the ganache to set completely at room temperature before storing or serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the cookie dough helps in better shape retention during baking.
  • Freezing peanut butter disks prevents melting and seeping during baking.
  • Ensure cookies cool sufficiently before drizzling ganache to avoid melting the topping.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For an extra indulgent treat, serve with a glass of cold milk or your favorite coffee.

Keywords: Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Peanut Butter Filling, Chocolate Ganache, Homemade Cookies, Dessert

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