1. Preheat and Prepare:

– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

– Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cookie Dough:

– In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

– Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

– In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

– Stir in the chocolate chips (or other add-ins if using).

3. Prepare the Stuffed Centers:

– For the filling, spoon a small amount of peanut butter (or your chosen filling) and chocolate chips into a bowl. You’ll need about 1 tsp of filling for each cookie.

4. Shape and Stuff the Cookies:

– Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls.

– Flatten each ball in the palm of your hand and place 1 tsp of filling in the center.

– Gently fold the dough around the filling, sealing it completely, and roll it back into a ball shape.

– Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

5. Bake the Cookies:

– Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, but the centers are still soft.

– Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Enjoy!

– Once cooled, enjoy your gooey, stuffed cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!