Ingredients:

1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick)

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1/2 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

Preheat & Prep: Set your oven to a cozy 375°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or give it a quick spray with cooking spray.

Creamy Blend: In a stand mixer or using a handheld blender, whip together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until they’re creamy and lighter in color. Crack in the egg and blend again.

Whisk & Combine: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, b aking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet mix, blending just enough to combine.

Shape & Bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them on your cookie sheet. They don’t spread much, so you can fit about 15 per sheet. Bake them for 8 minutes.

Press for Perfection: Once out of the oven, gently press each cookie with a small cup. This not only flattens them but also creates those gorgeous crinkly edges.

Cool & Transfer: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack.

Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl, doing 30-second bursts for 2 minutes, stirring in between. Spoon a bit of this melted chocolate onto each cookie and spread it out.

Final Touch: Let the chocolate set completely, about 2 hours, before dusting with powdered sugar. For quicker setting, pop the cookies in the fridge or freezer.

Enjoy your Muddy Buddy Cookies!

These treats are the perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate, with a texture that’s sure to delight. Whether for a party, a cozy evening, or just because, they’re a hit every time!