Description

Indulge in these irresistible Peanut Butter Cup Cookies that are perfect for any occasion. These soft and chewy cookies are filled with mini peanut butter cups for a delightful surprise in every bite.

Ingredients

Cookies:

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
1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping:

24 mini peanut butter cups (unwrapped)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Bake: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin cup. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden and puffed.
Add topping: Remove from the oven and immediately press one mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie.
Cool: Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For easier removal, chill the peanut butter cups before baking so they don’t melt too quickly.
These cookies freeze well and are perfect for holiday trays or parties.