Magic middles cookies are a delicious and whimsical treat that combines the best of both worlds - a soft chocolate cookie with a creamy peanut butter filling. The recipe for these cookies is relatively simple, requiring only a few ingredients and minimal preparation time. To make magic middles cookies, you will need the following ingredients: butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and peanut butter. First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Next, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. You can use either a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this step.
Peanut Butter Magic Middles Cookies Recipe
Magic Middle Cookies– tender chocolate cookies stuffed with a creamy peanut butter filling, then rolled in sugar. Reminiscent of a Reese’s peanut butter cup, these cookies are chocolate peanut butter perfection!
This magic middle cookie recipe has been a favorite of mine since I posted it back in 2009. I cannot resist chocolate and peanut butter, so these cookies are right up my alley!
- PREP – Let your butter soften on the counter for a few hours. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with silicone or parchment paper. (I’m a big fan of silicone liners!)
- FILLING – Mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. I like to knead it at the end to make sure it is really smooth. Cover and place in the freezer while you make the dough.
- CHOCOLATE DOUGH – Cream the white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Sift in the dry ingredients. Stir until there are no streaks of flour.
- ROLL – Make a chocolate dough ball with a heaping tablespoon of the dough. Repeat until you have 24-26 balls. Roll the filling into the same number of peanut butter balls.
- FORM – Flatten a dough ball in your palm or on the counter. Place a peanut butter ball in the middle. Bring the dough up around the filling and seal all the edges. Roll in your palm until it forms a ball again. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
- COAT – Put the 3 tablespoons of white sugar in a bowl and roll each of the cookie dough balls. Place on prepared cookie sheets at least two inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- BAKE – Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes. Tops of the cookies will start to crackle. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Leftovers? You can store leftover cookies at room temperature for up to a week in an airtight container.
For longer storage, they can be frozen. I like to freeze my cookies in heavy-duty ziplock bags. They will keep for 4-5 months. Let them thaw at room temperature.
You can use either a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this step. Then, add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
PRO TIPS:
- It’s best to roll all of the dough and filling before you start baking, so you make sure you don’t run out of either one.
- If you are using unsalted butter, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
- Make sure you seal the dough well around the filling so that it doesn’t leak out.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, portion out the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Now, it's time to make the magic middles! Take a small amount of peanut butter and roll it into a ball, about the size of a marble. Place this ball of peanut butter into the center of each cookie dough portion, gently pressing it down slightly. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These magic middles cookies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. They are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! Enjoy them as an afternoon snack, dessert, or even as a homemade gift for loved ones..
Reviews for "The Best Magic Middles Cookies Recipe You'll Ever Try"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with the Magic Middles cookies recipe. The cookies ended up being too dry and crumbly, and the chocolate filling was overpoweringly sweet. I followed the instructions carefully, but the end result was not at all what I expected. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying cookie.
2. Emily - 1/5 - I gave the Magic Middles cookies recipe a shot, but it was a complete disaster. The cookies turned out extremely undercooked in the center, even though I baked them for the recommended amount of time. The filling did not set properly and oozed out of the cookies, making them messy to eat. Overall, these cookies were a disappointment and I won't be attempting this recipe again.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really excited to try the Magic Middles cookies recipe, especially because of all the rave reviews I had seen. However, I found the cookies to be too labor-intensive for a less than impressive result. The cookie dough was difficult to work with and the filling didn't have the creamy consistency that I had expected. The end product just didn't live up to the hype and I won't be making these cookies again in the future.
4. Michael - 1/5 - I'm sorry, but the Magic Middles cookies recipe was a disaster for me. The cookies ended up being rock hard and impossible to bite into. The chocolate filling didn't soften or melt as it was supposed to, and overall, the cookies were just not enjoyable to eat. I followed the recipe precisely, and I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.