Get ready to experience cookie perfection that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These irresistible Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are not just another dessert – they're a decadent symphony of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Imagine biting into a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie studded with chunks of chocolate peanut butter cups – pure bliss in every single bite!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 24 mini chocolate peanut butter cups
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 cup of sugar. Using a hand mixer or a whisk, mix the ingredients together until they are well blended and creamy.
- Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the peanut butter and sugar mixture. Continue to mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Using a spatula or a spoon, gently fold in the mini chocolate peanut butter cups, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops appear set. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to firm up after being removed from the oven.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This will help them hold their shape.
- After cooling slightly, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Cup Cookies!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients: Ensure your egg and peanut butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Use mini peanut butter cups for even distribution and maximum flavor in each cookie.
- Watch baking time carefully: These cookies can quickly go from perfectly golden to overdone. Start checking at 8 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra indulgence, slightly press a whole peanut butter cup on top of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness and freshness for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
