Peanut Butter Lover’s Peanut Butter Cookies

The fun of Fall Cookie Week continues here on Inspired by Charm. Today’s cookie is dedicated to peanut butter fans everywhere. These Peanut Butter Lover’s Peanut Butter Cookies are loaded with more than three cups of the creamy stuff, making them the perfect way to indulge yourself this autumn.

As you know, it’s Fall Cookie Week (FCW) here on Inspired by Charm. My blogging buddy (and real-life friend), Julie Blanner and I are sharing 10 fall cookie recipes to help you celebrate the season. If you’re new to the series, don’t worry; you can find all of the recipes here. Today is extra special because Julie and I are incorporating a giveaway into the series to help you celebrate with us. So before you click away, check out the bottom of this post to see how you can enter to win some gift cards to Williams-Sonoma and Crate & Barrel.

But, before we get to the giveaway, let’s talk cookies. That’s why you’re here after all.

Of all the classic cookies out there, peanut butter cookies will always be one of my faves. In fact, I prefer them to chocolate chip. So today I thought I’d give pumpkin spice, maple syrup, and apple cider a little break and send all my love to peanut butter. Of course, in true IBC style, I wanted to do it bigger and better!

To create the ultimate Peanut Butter Lover’s Peanut Butter Cookies (say that three times fast), I decided to stuff an already delicious peanut cookie with more peanut butter.

The “stuffing” is so simple to make. It’s just peanut butter and powdered sugar mixed together until smooth. The mixture is then rolled into balls and chilled in the freezer while you make the dough.

Once the dough is ready, that ball o’ peanut butter goodness is rolled up inside it and baked in the oven.

Served warm, the filling is gooey and drippy in the best possible way. Once cooled, they are just as delicious and peanut buttery. You’ll love them either way.

Let’s bake!

Makes 3 dozen

Filling:
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Cookies:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional sugar for rolling

In a medium bowl, prepare the filling by combining the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop into small balls about 1-inch in diameter. Put in the freezer until ready to use. (The balls do not need to be frozen, just cold and firm.)

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and sugar for about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time and the vanilla extract, and mix until thoroughly combined. Next add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.

To prepare the cookies, roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a ball, then flatten into a circle. Wrap the dough around one of the chilled peanut butter balls. Pinch the edges together to seal, then roll in the palms of your hands to form a ball.

Roll the cookie dough balls in sugar and place them on a baking sheet (about 1-2-inches apart), flattening each ball slightly with your fingers. Repeat until all of the dough and peanut butter balls are used.

Bake until the cookies are golden on the bottom, about 13-15 minutes. Serve warm for a gooey inside. (But they are just as good at room temperature.) Pack and store in an airtight container.

These cookies are incredibly good, my friends. If you ever find yourself making peanut butter cookies, taking this extra step will put them over the top. It’s a fun and decadent surprise for anyone who doesn’t know what’s inside.

You’ll be glad you did.

Speaking of incredible, let’s talk about the FCW Giveaway I mentioned.

Because Julie Blanner and I love our readers, and because we want you to share in the fun of Fall Cookie Week with some of our favorite kitchen supplies, we’re giving away gift cards to Williams-Sonoma and Crate & Barrel.

We wanted to include as many of you as possible, so here is how this will work. Three lucky readers from IBC and Julie Blanner will each receive 1 $50 Williams-Sonoma Gift Card and 1 $50 Crate & Barrel Gift Card. (Julie and I are using the same entry form so there will be three winners in total. This giveaway is not sponsored and comes directly from us to you.)

To enter to win, use the form below. (Those viewing this on a blog reader may need to visit the actual blog post by clicking here.) Simply enter your email address in the form for a chance to win.

This giveaway is open to readers in the United States. You must be 18 or older to win. Void where prohibited. This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email.

Best of luck to everyone!

Before you go, don’t forget to check out Julie’s cookie recipe. Today she’s made these Chocolate Turtle Cookies. Chocolate, pecans, and Rolos? Um, yes, please! I’ll take a dozen or two. See how they are made and grab her recipe here.

Happy Baking!

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