Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies Recipe

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies, a creative twist on the classic snickerdoodle! These soft, chewy cookies are filled with a fun-size candy bar, offering a sweet surprise in every bite. Perfect for those who love American cuisine, these cookies are not suitable for those with peanut, dairy, egg, or gluten allergies.

With a rich peanut butter flavor and a hint of sweetness, these cookies are versatile enough for any occasion—great for parties, lunchboxes, or a cozy night in. Easily find this recipe in your easyChef Pro cookbook, where you can also access a handy shopping list feature to ensure you get the best price per serving.

Get ready to bake and enjoy these Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies today!

Overview

These delightful Peanut Butter "Snickerdoodles" are a fun twist on the classic cookie. Each large peanut butter cookie is stuffed with a fun-size candy bar, creating a delicious surprise in every bite. Perfect for using up leftover Halloween candy or simply indulging in a sweet treat.

Diet Type

Not specified

Allergies

Peanuts, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 24 Cookies

Cooking Time: 52 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups butter, softened
• 2 Cups peanut butter
• 2 Cups white sugar
• 2 Cups brown sugar
• 4 Large eggs
• 4 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 6 Cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) baking soda
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 24 Fun size bars chocolate-coated caramel-peanut nougat candy
• 1 Pinch white sugar, for sprinkling

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, 2 cups of white sugar, and brown sugar until well mixed and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture, one cup at a time, until you have a smooth dough.
4. Scoop 1/4 cup of dough per cookie and form it into a ball around a fun-size candy bar. Place the balls onto a baking sheet at least 6 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork in a cross-hatch pattern, ensuring the candy bar is fully covered by the dough. Sprinkle each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon of white sugar.
5. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they are slightly browned around the edges, about 12 to 14 minutes.

Enjoy these delightful cookies with a surprise center!