DIY Stuffed Cookie Recipes: Create Your Own Gourmet Treats at Home

DIY Stuffed Cookie Recipes: Create Your Own Gourmet Treats at Home

There's something undeniably delightful about biting into a warm, gooey cookie and discovering a delicious surprise inside. At our D’VINE Cookies, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to create these treats at home. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply indulge in a sweet decadent our DIY stuffed cookie recipes will guide you through the process of crafting your own gourmet delights. Let’s get baking!

What’s most important in making a great cookie of any kind is starting with the best ingredients! We recommend King Arthur flour, Guittard chocolate, sea sold and real vanilla extract.

We recommend a 80/20 dough to filling ratio so your cookies don’t explode

1. Classic Chocolate Chip Stuffed Cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup golden brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Filling

- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
-1 Tbps. Dutch cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a mixing bowl, cream together cold butter the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth (2-3 minutes on medium speed) Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips.

2. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. Assemble the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a cookie scoop, take a portion of dough and flatten it in your hand. Add a teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread in the center, then fold the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all dough is used.

To make the cookies extra indulgent consider adding chocolate chunks to the top.

4. Bake: Place the stuffed dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying!

2. Peanut Butter and Jelly Stuffed Cookies

Ingredients:

- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup medium brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt

- For the Filling:
- 1 cup your favorite fruit jam, jelly or preserve (strawberry, grape, or raspberry work well). Look for a very thick jelly or preserve.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cold butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.

2. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

3. Assemble the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop a portion of dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a teaspoon of jam in the center, then fold the dough around it and form a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. We love to top this cookie with granulated sugar.

4. Bake: Arrange the stuffed dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool before digging in!

3. Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Cookies

Ingredients:

- For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice

- For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

2. Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese on low and powdered sugar. Gently fold in the blueberries.

3. Chill the Dough:Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

4. Assemble the Cookies:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop a portion of dough and flatten it out. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center, fold the dough over the filling, and roll it into a ball.

5. Bake:Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool before serving to enjoy the creamy blueberry goodness!


Conclusion:
Making gourmet stuffed cookies at home is a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to experiment with flavors and fillings. Whether you opt for classic combinations or venture into new territory, these DIY stuffed cookie recipes provide a scrumptious foundation for your baking adventures. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create your own delicious treats. Happy baking!
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