Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cookies
Indulge in the rich, molten goodness of Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cookies. Inspired by the love of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate, this modern twist on a classic cookie makes for a delightful dessert experience. Perfectly baked to create a gooey center, these cookies offer an explosion of flavor that is truly irresistible. They are the epitome of comfort and indulgence combined.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball and fill each indentation with a teaspoon of creamy peanut butter.
- Cover the peanut butter with a small amount of additional cookie dough, sealing the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden brown, and the centers are just set but still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Lori’s Tips:
- For a nuttier flavor, consider toasting the peanut butter slightly before filling the cookies.
- You can use almond butter as a delicious alternative for a unique twist.
- To ensure the best molten center effect, do not overbake the cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 525IUCalcium: 43mgIron: 3mg
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