Description

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are soft, chewy cookies topped with a mini peanut butter cup for the ultimate peanut butter and chocolate indulgence. These easy-to-make treats are ready in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup creamy peanut butter (do not use the kind that separates)

½ cup packed light brown sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk

40 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped and frozen

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin pan and set aside.
Unwrap the mini peanut butter cups and place them on a parchment-lined plate or tray in the freezer to chill while you prepare the dough.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla, and milk to the mixture, and continue to mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop about 2 teaspoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place each ball into a cup of the prepared mini muffin pan. Repeat for all dough portions.
Bake the cookies at 375°F for about 8 minutes, or until they are just starting to set.
Once out of the oven, immediately press a frozen mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie.
Let the cookies cool completely in the pan before removing.

Notes

For different candy options, try using Hershey’s Kisses or Rolos instead of peanut butter cups.
For a PB&J-inspired treat, omit the peanut butter cups and press a small amount of jelly into the center of each cookie.
Add mini pretzels before baking for a salty-sweet twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg