Ingredients:
1 box fudge brownie mix (19.5-ounce or family size)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup butter, melted
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use an ungreased cookie sheet.
Prepare the Brownie Dough:
In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, vanilla extract, cornstarch, melted butter, softened cream cheese, and egg. Use a hand mixer to blend until the dough is smooth (it will be sticky).
Shape the Dough:
Scoop the dough into balls (about 1-1.5 tablespoons per cookie) and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Smooth the edges of each scoop to form a round cookie shape.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes, or until they are set but still soft in the center.
Prepare the Peanut Butter Balls:
While the cookies bake, mix the powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter in a medium-sized bowl. Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls (one for each cookie) and set them aside.
Add Peanut Butter to Cookies:
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press one peanut butter ball lightly into the center of each cookie. The peanut butter mixture will soften slightly from the heat. Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Melt the Chocolate:
In a microwavable bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
Top the Cookies:
Spoon about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate on top of each cookie, covering the peanut butter ball. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 32 minutes
Kcal: Approx. 250 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies S
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