Description
These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. Soft, chewy, and packed with mini peanut butter cups, they combine the classic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate in the form of a delicious homemade cookie. With a buttery dough and a peanut butter cup pressed into each one, these cookies are irresistibly good and simple to make!
Ingredients
- Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- Butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Mini peanut butter cups (or regular ones, cut in half)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla: Mix in the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Form dough balls: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough, rolling it into balls. Place them on the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Press in the peanut butter cups: Gently press a mini peanut butter cup (or half a regular one) into the center of each dough ball.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add-ins: Consider adding chocolate chips or peanut butter chips to the dough for extra flavor.
- Chill the dough: While optional, chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help the cookies hold their shape and prevent excessive spreading.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut butter cookies, chocolate and peanut butter, cookie recipe, peanut butter cup, easy cookie recipe