Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup smooth peanut butter plus cup for filling
cup granulated sugar
cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the egg. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until fully incorporated.
Create the Filling:
In a small bowl, mix the extra cup of peanut butter with a teaspoon of powdered sugar to make a creamy, slightly thicker filling.
Shape the Cookies:
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly in your hand and place a small dollop about teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center.
Fold the dough around the filling and seal it completely. Roll the filled dough ball gently to smooth it out.
Flatten and Decorate:
Place the filled dough balls in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each cookie. Using a fork, gently press a crisscross pattern onto the top of each ball, flattening them slightly.
Air Fry:
Preheat your air fryer to 350F 175C. Cook the cookies in batches for 810 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and slightly crisp. Avoid overcrowding the basket.
Cool and Enjoy:
Carefully remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them cool on a wire rack for 510 minutes. The gooey filling will firm up slightly but remain luscious.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 12 cookies