Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- ½ cup peanut butter chips
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
- In a bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
3. Bake the Cookies
- Scoop 1 ½-inch balls of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden on the edges.
- Let cookies cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
4. Add the Muddy Buddy Topping
- While cookies are warm, press chocolate chips and peanut butter chips onto each cookie.
- Let the chocolate melt, then gently spread with a spoon.
- Once cookies cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar for that classic Muddy Buddy look!
5. Let Cool & Enjoy!
- Allow cookies to set completely before serving.
- Pair with a glass of milk or coffee for an indulgent treat!
Notes
Tips for the Best Muddy Buddy Cookies
✅ Use creamy peanut butter – It gives the cookies a smooth, rich texture.
✅ Don’t overbake – Cookies will firm up as they cool!
✅ Melt chocolate faster – Microwave chocolate chips for 10 seconds before spreading.
✅ For extra crunch – Add chopped peanuts or Rice Chex pieces!
✅ Chill dough for thicker cookies – Refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking.