Description
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate. These cookies feature a soft, gooey center filled with chocolate peanut butter cups, making each bite a heavenly experience. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together or a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to bring back fond memories and smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently mix in the chopped chocolate peanut butter cups.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg