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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies

Indulge in the rich, creamy blend of chocolate and peanut butter!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 9 cookies
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup peanut butter (130g)
  • cups powdered sugar (150g)
  • ounces whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (260g)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
  • ¼ cup black cocoa powder (30g)
  • 1 box instant chocolate fudge pudding mix (3.4oz, unprepared)
  • 2 tbsp powdered milk (10g)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (220g)
  • ½ cup salted butter (113g, softened)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 2 ounces whole milk (room temperature)
  • tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Reese's Pieces (167g), plus more for topping
  • ¾ cup Reese's Peanut Butter Chips (126g), plus more for topping

Instructions
 

  • Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and whole milk until smooth, then set aside.
  • Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powders, pudding mix, powdered milk, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and butter for 1 minute.
  • Add the egg, then the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, using your hands if necessary to avoid overmixing.
  • Fold in Reese's Pieces and Peanut Butter Chips.
  • Scoop dough into 9 portions, flatten, and place a ball of filling in the center.
  • Seal the dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
  • Place on the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Optionally, top with more Reese's Pieces and chips.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
  • Cool on the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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