Crumbl Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with smooth chocolate and crunchy muddy buddies for a sweet finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie dough
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (e.g., Skippy or Jiffy)
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate topping
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
→ Topping garnish
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Approximately 27 Muddy Buddy cereal bites (store-bought or homemade)
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture, stirring gently until no flour streaks remain.
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Divide dough into nine equal portions. Roll each into a smooth ball, flatten to one-inch thick discs, place on prepared sheet, and freeze for 15 minutes to maintain shape.
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Bake chilled dough discs for 12 to 13 minutes until edges are set and tops appear dry but centers remain soft. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
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While baking, melt milk chocolate chips with vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and pourable.
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Immediately spread melted chocolate generously over warm cookies. Top each with three Muddy Buddy bites. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet until chocolate sets.
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Lightly dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar to balance flavors and add a festive appearance.
# Additional Notes:
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Chilling dough discs before baking prevents spreading and yields thick, chewy cookies.
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Add a small amount of oil to melted chocolate to achieve a smooth, easily spreadable topping.
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Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; refrigeration extends freshness to 7 days.
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Freeze plain cookies without toppings for up to 2 months; recoat with fresh chocolate and Muddy Buddies after thawing.