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Muddy Buddy Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Muddy Buddy Cookies featuring a rich blend of peanut butter and chocolate. Soft, buttery cookie balls are rolled in sugar, baked to golden perfection, gently smashed for texture, and finished with a luscious melted chocolate center for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (plus extra for rolling cookie balls)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar (to sprinkle tops of cookies)

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and egg, then blend well to incorporate all ingredients.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients and Form Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda until evenly combined. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet mixture, blending between additions until a smooth cookie dough forms.
  3. Prepare Baking Sheet and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
  4. Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat. Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown and start to crack. Remove from the oven.
  5. Press Cookies: While still warm, gently press each cookie with the bottom of a flat glass to slightly flatten and create a center indentation. Leave the cookies on the sheet for about 5 minutes to set.
  6. Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before proceeding with the chocolate topping.
  7. Melt Chocolate and Decorate: Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  8. Add Chocolate Centers: Spoon the melted chocolate into the center indentation of each cooled cookie. Let the cookies sit at room temperature for about an hour, allowing the chocolate to set.
  9. Optional Finishing Touch: Sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative finish before serving.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
  • Pressing the cookies while warm helps create a unique texture and a perfect spot for the chocolate center.
  • Microwave the chocolate chips cautiously in short bursts to prevent burning.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before adding the chocolate to avoid melting it excessively.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.

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