Description
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich peanut butter and gooey chocolate, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. With their soft, chewy texture and bursts of mini peanut butter cups, these cookies are a must-have for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or indulging yourself, this easy recipe will leave everyone wanting more.
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)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups (chopped)
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.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in mini peanut butter cups until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- 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: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg