Best 5 Magic In The Middle Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Magic-in-the-Middle Peanut Butter Cookies, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies feature a soft and chewy center enveloped in a crispy outer shell, creating a delightful contrast that keeps you coming back for more. Each bite reveals a hidden treasure of rich peanut butter filling, adding an extra layer of indulgence to this classic treat. Whether you're a peanut butter aficionado or simply seeking a sweet delight, these cookies promise a magical experience that will leave you spellbound. Explore variations of this recipe, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, and discover new ways to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MAGIC PEANUT BUTTER MIDDLES



Magic Peanut Butter Middles image

Chocolate cookie with a surprise peanut butter center.

Provided by Gerry Burns

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup soft margarine
¼ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • In small bowl blend flour, cocoa and baking soda. Mix until well blended.
  • In large bowl beat white and brown sugars, butter or margarine and 1/4 cup peanut butter, until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, beat. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Set aside.
  • To make Filling: Combine confectioner's sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter. Blend well.
  • Roll filling into 30 1-inch balls. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 tablespoon of dough around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with glass dipped in white sugar.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7-9 minutes. When cookies are done, they should be set and slightly cracked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 198.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

MAGIC IN THE MIDDLE COOKIES



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These cake-like cookies melt in your mouth with every bite! Never mind the fact that they're filled with a deliciously "magic" peanut butter filling.... yum!

Provided by Rebecca Figueroa

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 c smooth peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large whole egg
1 large egg yolk
3/4 c smooth peanut butter
3/4 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. DOUGH: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the sugars, butter, and 1/4 cup of peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, beating to combine, then stir in the dry ingredients, blending well
  • 2. FILLING: In a small bowl, stir together the 3/4 cup of peanut butter and confectioners sugar until smooth.
  • 3. With floured hands or a teaspoon scoop, roll the filling into 26 one-inch balls.
  • 4. FORM COOKIES: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the dough. Make an indentation in the center with your finger and place one of the peanut butter balls into the indentation Bring the cookie dough up and over the filling, pressing the edges together cover the center; roll the cookie in the palms of your hand to smooth it out into ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • 5. Roll each rounded cookie in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  • 6. Grease the bottom of a drinking glass, and use it to flatten each cookie to about 1/2-inch thick.
  • 7. Bake the cookies for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they're set and you can smell chocolate. Remove them from the oven, and cool on a rack.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER STUFFED COOKIES {MAGIC IN THE MIDDLE}



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Provided by Mel

Categories     Cookies

Time 44m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for dipping)
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ounces natural unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line half sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • For the chocolate cookie dough, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a handheld electric mixer and a medium bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt and mix until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla and the egg and egg yolk and mix well. Add the flour and cocoa powder and mix until no dry streaks remain and the dough is well combined.
  • For the peanut butter filling, in a medium bowl, mix the the peanut butter and confectioners sugar together until smooth (by hand or with an electric mixer).
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate dough (I use a #40 cookie scoop) and flatten into a thick disc shape. Place a heaping teaspoon of the peanut butter filling (I use a #60 cookie scoop) in the center of the chocolate dough disc.
  • Bring the chocolate dough up and over the filling, pressing the edges together cover the center. See pictures in the post for a visual. Roll the cookie lightly in the palms of your hand to form a smooth cookie dough ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • Roll each rounded cookie in granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  • Grease the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass and flatten each cookie to about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Bake the cookies for 7 to 9 minutes, just until lightly set - you want them soft. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cookie, Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g

MAGIC PEANUT BUTTER MIDDLES COOKIES



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This recipe was in a magazine clipping years ago. I haven't tried these cookies but they sound good.

Provided by beckas

Categories     Dessert

Time 54m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar, and butter until well blended.
  • Blend in 1/4 cup peanut butter to mixture. Add vanilla and egg, beat well.
  • Add flour mixture until blended. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients, blending well.
  • Roll filling into 30 one inch balls.
  • For each cookie, with floured hands shape 1 tbs dough around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes or until set and slightly cracked.
  • Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 3.3

MAGICAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Bake     Peanut     Butter

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large baking sheet. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, 1 cup of the sugar, the egg, and vanilla, and stir well with a spoon. Roll the dough into balls the size of walnuts. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. With a fork, press a crisscross design on each cookie. Bake for 12 minutes, remove from the oven, and sprinkle the cookies with some of the remaining sugar. Cool slightly before removing from pan.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy cookie.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Press the dough balls flat with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern before baking.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These Magic-in-the-Middle Peanut Butter Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, gooey peanut butter center, and sweet and salty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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