Description
These Fluffernutter Cookies combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff into chewy, soft cookies with a golden edge. Perfect for a nostalgic treat, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and rich peanut flavor, with playful variations to suit any taste.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined for a smooth base.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture, beating until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Marshmallow Fluff: Place a generous dollop of marshmallow fluff on top of each dough ball for added sweetness and texture.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): For a richer taste, fold chocolate chips into the dough before baking to add an indulgent chocolate twist.
- Add Nuts (Optional): Incorporate chopped peanuts or other nuts into the dough for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Make Mini Cookies (Optional): Reduce dough portions for bite-sized cookies and bake for a shorter time, 8-10 minutes, to maintain softness.
- Marshmallow Fluff Center (Optional): Create a small indentation in each dough ball and fill it with marshmallow fluff prior to baking to achieve a gooey, melty center.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and better dough texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Adjust baking time slightly if making mini cookies to avoid overbaking.
- For variation, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough as desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Marshmallow fluff can be omitted if you prefer less sweetness or no topping.
