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Muddy Buddy Cookies Recipe

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Muddy Buddy Cookies are soft, peanut butter-flavored cookies topped with a smooth milk chocolate center and a dusting of powdered sugar. These cookies are easy to prepare, boasting a creamy peanut butter dough baked to perfection, then pressed flat to create crinkly edges and finished with a rich melted chocolate topping. Perfect as a sweet treat for any occasion, they combine the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Cookies

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Milk Chocolate Center

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil

Finishing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl or using a handheld mixer, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy and light in color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  4. Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and beat on low speed until just combined, forming a smooth dough.
  5. Form Dough Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place 12 dough balls spaced evenly onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Note that the cookies will not flatten or spread while baking.
  7. Flatten Cookies: Immediately after removing from the oven, press down gently on each cookie with the bottom of a small flat cup or measuring cup to flatten them and create crinkly edges.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the cookie sheet, approximately 1 hour, to set before adding the chocolate.
  9. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, melt the milk chocolate chips with the canola or vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and fully melted. Total time is about 1.5 to 2 minutes.
  10. Apply Chocolate Centers: Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto the center of each cooled cookie and gently spread it to cover the top.
  11. Set Chocolate: Let the chocolate set and cool completely—either at room temperature for about 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  12. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the chocolate has hardened, dust the cookies with powdered sugar using a sifter, fine mesh strainer, or clean hands for a beautiful finish.
  13. Store Cookies: Store at room temperature to keep the chocolate firm and avoid melting. Alternatively, refrigerate if preferred, though room temperature is recommended for best texture.

Notes

  • Press the cookies immediately after baking while they’re still warm to get the characteristic crinkly edges.
  • Be careful not to overbake; the cookies do not spread, so baking time is crucial for a soft texture.
  • Use a fine sifter for dusting powdered sugar evenly on the chocolate for an elegant look.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil if canola oil is not available for melting chocolate.
  • Ensure cookies are fully cooled before applying chocolate to avoid melting or smudging.

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