Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly indulgent. These cookies combine the deep chocolate flavor of brownies with a creamy peanut butter center, creating the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies are soft on the inside with slightly crisp edges, delivering a bakery-style texture. The gooey peanut butter filling adds a creamy surprise in every bite. They’re perfect for holidays, gifting, or satisfying intense chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Cookie Dough
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Peanut Butter Filling
- Mix peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
- Place on a lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Cookie Dough
4. Melt chocolate and let it cool slightly.
5. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.
6. Beat butter and sugars until creamy.
7. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
8. Mix in melted chocolate.
9. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
10. Chill dough for 1 hour.
Shape the Cookies
11. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
12. Scoop dough and flatten slightly.
13. Place frozen peanut butter ball in center.
14. Cover and roll into a smooth ball.
15. Place on baking sheet with space between each.
Bake
16. Bake Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies for 12–13 minutes.
17. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to rack.
Tips & Tricks
- Keep peanut butter balls frozen while working
- Chill dough to prevent spreading
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
- Slightly underbake for fudgier centers
- Add sea salt on top for contrast
Details
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 43 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Medium
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for texture
- Swap semi-sweet chocolate with dark chocolate
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness
Nutrition (Approximate per cookie)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fat: 10g
FAQ
Can I make Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies ahead of time?
Yes, the dough and filling can be prepared a day in advance.
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes, freeze shaped dough balls and bake when needed.
Why are my cookies spreading too much?
The dough may not be chilled enough.
Can I use natural peanut butter?
Yes, but the filling may be softer.
How do I get gooey centers?
Slightly underbake and let cookies finish setting while cooling.
Storage
- Store at room temperature up to 1 week
- Refrigerate for longer freshness
- Freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat briefly for a warm, gooey texture
Similar Recipes
Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Cookie Dough
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Peanut Butter Filling
- Mix peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
- Place on a lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Cookie Dough
- Melt chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugars until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Mix in melted chocolate.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Shape the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop dough and flatten slightly.
- Place frozen peanut butter ball in center.
- Cover and roll into a smooth ball.
- Place on baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake
- Bake Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies for 12–13 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheet before transferring to rack.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for texture
Conclusion
These Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. With their rich, fudgy texture and creamy center, they’re guaranteed to impress every time.