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Muddy Buddy Cookies

Delicious Muddy Buddy Cookies That Will Wow Your Family

These Muddy Buddy Cookies combine soft peanut butter bases with creamy chocolate centers for a delightful treat everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter avoid all-natural
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Chocolate Center
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
For Dusting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Muddy Buddy Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Crack a large egg into the mixture and beat until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for about 8 minutes until slightly puffy, then press down gently with a glass.
  7. Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet for 1 hour.
  8. Melt milk chocolate chips and canola oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals.
  9. Spoon melted chocolate into the center of each cookie and let set until hardened.
  10. Dust cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Avoid all-natural peanut butter for best results and allow cookies to cool fully before adding chocolate.

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