Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the irresistible flavors of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. These soft, chewy cookies feature a gooey center filled with chocolate peanut butter cups, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a special event or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your taste buds and warmth to your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 12 mini chocolate peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart. Press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg