Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies stuffed with miniature peanut butter cups for a rich, indulgent treat.
Servings: 24
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Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 24 miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in baking soda and salt until fully incorporated.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Gently press a miniature peanut butter cup into the center of each dough ball, then wrap the dough around it to fully enclose.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.