Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookies

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup creamy peanut butter

2 massive eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup peanut butter chocolate chip cookies butter chips

For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

Ingredients, For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

To Make the Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 levels C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and both sugars till light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs separately, then stir in the vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry elements to the wet ingredients, mixing until just mixed.

Stir within the chocolate chips.

Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the ready baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches aside.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the facilities are set.

Let cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to chill fully.

To Make the Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

Instructions: To Make the Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

1. In a medium bowl, use a hand-held or stand mixer to beat collectively the butter and peanut butter till easy.
2. Add the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and milk, and beat until nicely mixed.
3. Stir within the chocolate chips and set aside.

To Assemble the Cookies

1. Prepare a Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to forestall sticking.

2. Take the Cookie Dough: Divide the dough into 1-inch balls. You can use a cookie scoop or your arms to form the dough.

3. Place on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches aside.

4. Flatten the Dough Balls: Use a fork to frivolously flatten the dough balls, making a crisscross pattern on top.

5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are flippantly golden brown.

6. Transfer and Cool: When accomplished, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to chill utterly before serving.

7. Add Toppings (Optional): While the cookies are nonetheless heat, you’ll find a way to sprinkle them with further toppings of your choice, such as chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or powdered sugar.