Description
Fluffernutter cookies blend marshmallow fluff and peanut butter into a nostalgic New England treat. Sweet memories meld with classic comfort, creating irresistible cookies that will transport you to childhood kitchens with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Topping and Glaze Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly blending the dry ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a stand mixer, beating until the mixture becomes light and airy with a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until completely integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring on low speed to create a uniform cookie dough.
- Refrigerate the prepared dough for approximately 15 minutes to enhance flavor and improve texture.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Shape the chilled dough into 1½-inch rounded balls, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing.
- Create a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb or a rounded utensil.
- Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes until edges develop a delicate golden hue.
- Remove cookies from the oven and reinforce the center indentation, then strategically place mini marshmallows within each depression.
- Return cookies to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing marshmallows to melt and become slightly puffy.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare chocolate glaze by melting chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup using a double boiler method, stirring until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract to the glossy chocolate mixture, whisking to incorporate fully.
- Artfully drizzle the warm chocolate glaze over the cooled marshmallow-topped cookies, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving, ensuring a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Get ready for a nostalgic treat that combines the classic childhood sandwich with a decadent cookie twist.
- These cookies pack a punch of peanut butter flavor balanced with gooey marshmallow and rich chocolate drizzle.
- Perfectly crisp edges meet soft centers that’ll transport you straight back to lunchbox memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg