Description
Muddy Buddy Cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a soft, chewy cookie. Rolled in sugar and topped with melted milk chocolate and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for snack time or dessert with a satisfying crunchy-crack texture and sweet center.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 cups all-purpose Flour
Toppings
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar (to sprinkle on tops of cookies)
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and egg, then blend everything well until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda until evenly mixed. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending between additions until a smooth dough forms.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then gently roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place the sugared dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown and begin to crack. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven, and using the bottom of a flat glass, gently press down the center of each cookie to slightly flatten them. Leave the cookies on the sheet for another 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt Chocolate and Add Topping: Place milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt them in 15-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth. Spoon the melted chocolate into the center of each cooled cookie and let them sit for about an hour to allow the chocolate to set properly.
- Finish and Serve: Once the chocolate topping has set, sprinkle the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Your Muddy Buddy Cookies are now ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Rolling cookie dough balls in granulated sugar adds a slight crunch and sweetness to the exterior.
- Pressing the cookies after baking creates a unique cracked look and helps the chocolate topping adhere well.
- Microwave chocolate in short intervals to avoid burning and ensure smooth melting.
- Allow chocolate to fully set before serving so it doesn’t smear or melt.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
