Description
Yummy Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a delightful blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies bring warmth and nostalgia, making them a perfect treat for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With an easy preparation process and simple ingredients, you’ll enjoy every step of baking these scrumptious cookies that leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup mini chocolate peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the peanut butter until smooth, then add the chopped chocolate peanut butter cups.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg