Festive Chocolate-Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Festive Chocolate-Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies. Perfectly crafted to be the centerpiece of your holiday gatherings, these cookies are the ideal blend of soft, chewy cookie dough and delightful surprise centers filled with your favorite miniature candy bars. Each cookie is elegantly drizzled with smooth milk chocolate, making each bite a tantalizing confection that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you're leaving some for Santa or sharing them with loved ones, these cookies are sure to spread joy and holiday cheer!
24
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
creamy peanut butter
1 cup
brown sugar
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 cup
eggs
2
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
flour
3 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
miniature candy bars
1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag (Snickers or Milky Way work best)
milk chocolate
for drizzle (melted)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow it to chill and firm up.
5
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6
Once the dough is chilled, take about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a miniature candy bar in the center and wrap the dough around the candy bar, forming a ball.
7
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
9
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack or on wax paper.
10
While the cookies are cooling, melt the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Once melted, drizzle the chocolate over each cooled cookie using a spoon or a piping bag.
11
Store the finished cookies in a cool place and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Chocolate-Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies?
These are decadent cookies made with a peanut butter dough and a hidden miniature candy bar in the center, finished with a milk chocolate drizzle.
What kind of surprise is inside these cookies?
The surprise center consists of miniature candy bars, with Snickers or Milky Way being the recommended choices.
How long does the cookie dough need to be refrigerated?
The dough should be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for 2 to 3 hours to firm up before baking.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (160°C).
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to yield 24 servings.
What type of peanut butter should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of creamy peanut butter.
How do I assemble the cookies?
Take about 1 tablespoon of chilled dough, flatten it, place a miniature candy bar in the center, and wrap the dough around it to form a ball.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The edges should be lightly golden, but the centers should remain soft.
What ingredients are needed for the cookie dough?
The dough requires butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sifted flour, baking soda, and salt.
Do I need to sift the flour?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 3 1/2 cups of sifted flour.
How much butter is required?
The recipe uses 1 cup of softened butter.
What kind of chocolate is used for the drizzle?
Milk chocolate is melted and drizzled over the cooled cookies.
How should I melt the milk chocolate?
You can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler.
What is the best way to drizzle the chocolate?
You can use a spoon or a piping bag to drizzle the melted chocolate over each cookie.
Should I line the baking sheet?
Yes, it is recommended to line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack or on wax paper before adding the chocolate drizzle.
How many eggs are in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 eggs, added one at a time.
What amount of vanilla extract is needed?
Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much baking soda and salt are used?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Can I use different types of candy bars?
While Snickers or Milky Way work best, you can use any of your favorite miniature candy bars.
How should the finished cookies be stored?
Store the cookies in a cool place to keep the chocolate drizzle and centers from melting.
What sugars are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses a combination of 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
Is this recipe suitable for the holidays?
Yes, it is specifically designed for holiday gatherings and Christmas celebrations.
Do I need an electric mixer?
Yes, an electric mixer is recommended to cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until fluffy.
How large should the candy bar bag be?
The recipe suggests one 11 1/2 ounce bag of miniature candy bars.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
Are these cookies soft or crunchy?
These cookies are designed to be soft and chewy.
Can I leave these cookies for Santa?
Absolutely! They are described as the perfect treat to leave for Santa.
What makes these cookies 'festive'?
Their rich flavor, holiday-themed ingredients, and elegant chocolate drizzle make them a festive centerpiece for any gathering.