Description
Indulge in these delectable Peanut Butter Cup Cookies that combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a delightful and easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 24 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a mini muffin tin with liners or greasing.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Form cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place in muffin tin. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Add topping: Immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each cookie. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well once baked and cooled.
- For added texture, roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.
- Dark chocolate peanut butter cups can be used for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
