Description
Irresistible peanut butter cup cookies blend rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a heavenly dessert that melts hearts. Chocolate lovers will savor each indulgent bite of this classic sweet treat that promises pure comfort and deliciousness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 24 miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine softened butter with granulated and brown sugars, whipping until achieving a creamy, uniform texture.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually integrate these dry components into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold creamy peanut butter into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Craft uniform dough balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, positioning them strategically across the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a gentle indentation in each cookie ball’s center, then nestle a miniature peanut butter cup precisely within the depression.
- Transfer the cookie-laden sheet to the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges display a golden-brown hue and centers appear slightly set.
- After removing from the oven, permit cookies to rest on the baking sheet for several minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Carefully transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and achieve optimal texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create a more compact cookie shape.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth and even mixing of the cookie dough.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend or almond flour.
- Swap miniature peanut butter cups with dark chocolate chunks for a richer, less sweet variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg