Description
These massive, gourmet-style peanut butter cookies are engineered for the perfect balance of a dense, chewy exterior and a molten, creamy center. Coated in sparkling sugar and finished with a delicate peanut butter drizzle, they deliver a professional bakery experience in every bite.
Ingredients
- 222g salted butter, softened to 65°F
- 345g granulated sugar, divided
- 185g light brown sugar
- 369g creamy peanut butter, divided
- 494g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 60g creamy peanut butter (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer with a flex edge beater, cream the softened butter, 230g of granulated sugar, and the light brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and 246g of creamy peanut butter, mixing on medium speed until the mixture is glossy and fully emulsified.
- Turn the mixer to the lowest setting and add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until the white streaks of flour disappear.
- Portion the dough into 10 equal spheres (about 150-160g each) and use your thumb to create a deep, wide well in the center of each ball.
- Fill each well with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining 123g of peanut butter, pinch the dough to seal it completely, and press into a 1.5-inch thick disc.
- Coat each disc thoroughly in the remaining 115g of granulated sugar and place on the baking sheet with 3 inches of space between them.
- Bake for 17 to 20 minutes until the edges are set and matte, then allow the cookies to rest on the hot pan for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Warm the 60g of drizzle peanut butter in a small bag using your hands, snip the corner, and pipe overlapping loops across the top of each cooled cookie.
Notes
Using a digital kitchen scale is essential for this recipe, as the high fat-to-flour ratio requires precise measurements to prevent the cookies from spreading too thin. For the cleanest molten center, ensure the dough is sealed tightly around the peanut butter filling to prevent any leaks during the baking process.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American