Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cups
Indulge in these delightful Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cups! Soft, chewy cookies filled with melty peanut butter cups are simply irresistible!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter heaping, do not use natural or homemade
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 15 mini peanut butter cups unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, filling halfway.
- Place a mini peanut butter cup in the center of each filled muffin cup, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Muffin Pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Notes
- Use melted but not hot butter to prevent cooking the egg.
- Choose creamy peanut butter for better shape retention.
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Let cool completely to allow the chocolate to set.