Description
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are the ultimate treat, merging creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for a delightful cookie experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate candy cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate candy cups.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- 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: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg