Best 7 Peanut Surprise Cookies Recipes

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Peanut Surprise Cookies: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Treat

Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and savory with our delightful Peanut Surprise Cookies. These cookies feature a crisp exterior and a chewy center, with a secret filling of peanut butter and chocolate chips that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

In addition to the classic Peanut Surprise Cookies, this article offers variations to suit different preferences. For those who love a burst of citrus flavor, try the Lemon Surprise Cookies, which feature a tangy lemon filling. If you prefer a more decadent treat, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies are a must-try, with their rich chocolate filling and extra peanut butter chips. And for those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Peanut Surprise Cookies provide a delicious alternative without compromising on taste.

With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a video tutorial, this article ensures that bakers of all skill levels can create these delightful cookies with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SNICKER SURPRISE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I found this recipe next to a Snickers coupon. It is absolutely fabulous. The Snickers is hidden inside the cookie so it makes for a nice surprise when you bite in. This cookie works perfectly as part of a Xmas cookie platter. If you are a Snickers fan, you are in for a real treat.

Provided by angelcakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 Snickers miniature candy bars

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and combine thoroughly.
  • Then mix in flour mixture.
  • Cover and chill dough 2-3 hours.
  • To form cookie, scoop a tablespoon of chilled dough and flatten.
  • Place a miniature Snickers in the center and form the dough into a ball around the Snickers.
  • Place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-20 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on a rack.
  • Optional: Decorate cookies with powdered sugar or drizzled melted chocolate or both.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SURPRISE COOKIES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup pure vegetable shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups light-brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and 1 cup light-brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined between each addition. Add vanilla, and beat to combine. Gradually add dry ingredients, and mix on low speed until fully combined. Remove from mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats (nonstick French baking mats) or parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, using a rubber spatula, stir together peanut butter and remaining 1/4 cup light-brown sugar.
  • Using a 1 1/4-inch scoop or heaping tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Make a thumbprint in the center of each cookie. Fill thumbprint with 1 teaspoon peanut-butter mixture. Top with a second scoop of dough, and carefully mold dough to cover "surprise."
  • Bake until firm, about 12 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to racks.

PEANUT SURPRISE COOKIES



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These cookies are very easy to make with ingredients usually found in the pantry with the exception of chocolate covered caramel candies. I hope you like them. My family absolutely loves these cookies. I usually only make them at Christmas time so they are special.

Provided by Helen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅔ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8.75 ounce) bag chocolate covered creamy caramel candies
¼ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Cover and chill dough until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll chilled dough into 1 inch balls. Press a caramel candy into the center of each ball so that it is completely covered with dough. Roll balls in remaining sugar and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 91.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

PEANUT BUTTER SURPRISE COOKIES



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These cookies will have a moist, brownielike texture the day you make them and get crispier the following day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough
36 mini chocolate peanut butter cups, chilled and unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar; beat until combined, scraping down bowl as needed. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until incorporated.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture in 2 batches.
  • Scoop off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place granulated sugar on a plate; roll balls in sugar, coating completely. Place 2 inches apart on a nonstick insulated baking sheet.
  • Bake until cookies begin to puff up slightly, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven. Press one peanut butter cup in center of each cookie. Return to oven; continue baking until cookies are golden brown and chocolate has begun to melt, about 6 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to rack to cool completely.

SANTA'S SURPRISE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough

Yield 24 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 Snickers miniature candy bars

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300°F. 2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, mix together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. 4. Add eggs and vanilla and combine thoroughly. 5. Then mix in flour mixture. 6. Cover and chill dough 2-3 hours. 7. To form cookie, scoop a tablespoon of chilled dough and flatten. 8. Place a miniature Snickers in the center and form the dough into a ball around the Snickers. 9. Place on a greased cookie sheet. 10. Bake for 10-20 minutes. 11. Cool cookies on a rack. 12. Optional: Decorate cookies with powdered sugar or drizzled melted chocolate or both.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SURPRISE COOKIES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together sugars, butter and 1/4 cup of peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg, beating to combine. Stir in the flour mixture and stir to combine, blending well. Set aside. 4. In a medium bowl, mix together powdered sugar and remaining 3/4 cup of peanut butter until smooth. 5. Pull off a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten with your hands. Take about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture and place it in the center of the chocolate dough. Wrap the chocolate dough around the peanut butter center, pressing to seal. Roll the cookie into a ball and roll the cookie in the sugar. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten each cookie to about a 1/2 inch thickness. 6. Bake in preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes. Let stand on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP SURPRISE COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Cup creamy peanut butter
1 Cup sugar
1 egg
12 mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
36 mini marshmallows
1 Cup semi sweet chocolate chips
2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 Cup mini M&M's

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place peanut butter, sugar and egg into a large bowl and mix until well combined. Scoop dough evenly into a 12 count mini cheesecake pan or mini muffin pan. Cook for 13-15 minutes until almost done. Remove from oven and press a peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie until flush with cookie top. Top each cookie with 3 mini marshmallows and return to oven for 2-3 more minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Remove and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. 2. Place chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted smooth. Stir in 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream until silky and smooth. You can return back to microwave for 15 seconds to get a thinner consistency. Spoon chocolate over top of puffed marshmallows and sprinkle with mini M&M's.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy cookie dough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Peanut surprise cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and salty flavor, and gooey chocolate center, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give peanut surprise cookies a try!

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