Description
These cookies bake up beautifully golden brown, with a caramelized brown sugar chewiness and just the right hint of vanilla and cinnamon.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional but recommended!)
For the Filling:
- ½ cup cookie butter (chilled for 30 minutes for easy scooping)
Instructions
Step 1: Chill the Cookie Butter
- Using a small spoon, scoop 1-teaspoon-sized portions of cookie butter onto a parchment-lined plate.
- Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes—this makes them easier to handle and stuff inside the dough.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes—this helps with shaping and stuffing!
Step 3: Stuff & Shape the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a frozen cookie butter ball in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the filling, rolling it into a ball. Make sure the cookie butter is fully enclosed!
- Place the cookies on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Step 4: Bake & Enjoy!
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for maximum gooeyness!