Description
Peanut Butter Cookie Bombs are oversized, ultra-soft cookies stuffed with a whole peanut butter cup and packed with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. With crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich flavor, these bakery-style treats are perfect for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups peanut butter chips
- 1 bag (11 oz) large milk chocolate chips
- 12 peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
- Add peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop one large portion of dough, flatten, and press a peanut butter cup into the center.
- Scoop another portion of dough, place on top, and roll both together into one large ball, sealing the edges.
- Place up to 6 cookie balls per baking sheet. Dot tops with large milk chocolate chips, upside down.
- Bake for 10 minutes, rotate pans, then bake an additional 8–10 minutes until golden but soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container or wrap individually for longer storage or freezing.
Notes
- For less spreading, chill dough balls for 10–15 minutes before baking.
- Use mini peanut butter cups for smaller cookies with the same effect.
- To reheat, warm in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes or microwave 10–15 seconds.
- Natural peanut butter is not recommended as it may make the dough too oily.
- Press chocolate chips upside down to prevent scorching during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
