Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies Recipe

Unleash your inner baker with these nostalgic Magic Peanut Butter Middle Cookies! This treasured recipe, unearthed from a vintage magazine clipping, delivers chewy, chocolatey perfection with a gooey peanut butter surprise in the center. Easy to follow instructions and irresistible flavor make these cookies perfect for baking enthusiasts of all levels. Get ready for a taste of pure magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 54 mins
Calories 145 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies

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How to Make Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in ¼ cup creamy peanut butter until well combined.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs; beat until well blended.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Set aside ½ cup of the cookie dough for later.
  8. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until well combined.
  9. Roll the peanut butter filling mixture into 30 one-inch balls.
  10. Lightly flour your hands. Take 1 tablespoon of the remaining cookie dough and shape it around one peanut butter ball, completely enclosing it. Repeat with remaining dough and filling balls.
  11. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  12. Lightly sprinkle granulated sugar on a flat surface or plate. Dip the bottom of a glass into the sugar and gently flatten each cookie.
  13. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are set and slightly cracked.
  14. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies?

Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies takes about 74 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 54 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies?

Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies has approximately 145 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies?

The key ingredients for Magic Peanut Butter Middles Cookies are Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa, Baking Soda, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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