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Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookies with Gooey Chocolate Centers

Soft peanut butter cookies made with Greek yogurt and stuffed with a molten chocolate center for a rich yet balanced dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain full-fat
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Centers
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 1 tsp coconut oil optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla. Mix well.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
  6. Flatten dough, insert chocolate chunk, and seal into balls.
  7. Place on baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes.
  8. Cool slightly before serving for gooey centers.

Notes

Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking for thicker cookies with better chocolate centers.