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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies combine rich peanut butter flavor with gooey chocolate centers, a must-try indulgence.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Baking Ingredients
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for coating
  • 24 pieces peanut butter cups frozen

Equipment

  • standing mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Unwrap 24 peanut butter cups and place them in the freezer.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, sea salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a standing mixer, cream together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Add granulated sugar and light brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy (about 60 seconds).
  5. Add whole milk, egg, and vanilla, and beat for 60 seconds until light in color.
  6. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.
  7. Transfer the dough to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Measure 1 ½ tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and repeat until the dough is used.
  10. Roll the balls of dough in granulated sugar until evenly coated.
  11. Place the cookies on a baking sheet with at least 1 ½ inches between them.
  12. Bake for 8-9 minutes until the cookies are set and puffed.
  13. Remove from the oven and immediately press one frozen peanut butter cup in the center of each cookie.
  14. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

For extra flair, consider adding chocolate chips or using crunchy peanut butter.

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