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PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES

Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Cookies with Sweet Surprises

Indulge in these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies combining nostalgia and rich flavors for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for refined taste
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy peanut butter optional
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a healthier option
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Both light and dark brown sugars work
  • 1 large Large Egg Aquafaba can be used as vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional; almond extract as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Use non-dairy for lactose-free
For the Surprise Filling
  • 1 cup Mini Peanut Butter Cups Substitute with chocolate-covered caramel candies

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and creamy peanut butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add granulated and brown sugar until well incorporated.
  3. Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and milk until fully combined, achieving a smooth consistency.
  4. Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula, stirring until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into equal pieces using a cookie scoop; for hidden centers, encase a mini peanut butter cup in dough.
  6. Arrange cookies on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Soften your butter to room temperature for easier blending and to avoid overmixing for a perfect cookie texture.

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