Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Posted by by Sara 1 year Ago 149 Views

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 mini peanut butter cups (or regular-sized, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Make the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Shape the dough: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Add peanut butter cups: Gently press a mini peanut butter cup (or half of a regular-sized peanut butter cup) into the center of each dough ball. If you like extra chocolate, sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking.
  6. Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to cook a little on the baking sheet after removing them from the oven.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

  • If you prefer a more chewy cookie, slightly underbake the cookies by 1-2 minutes.
  • For added texture, you can mix in chopped peanuts or pretzels for a salty crunch.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the dough to bake fresh cookies later.
  • Use milk or dark chocolate chips for a different chocolate experience!

Nutrition (per cookie):

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 12g