These indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate, creating a perfect bite-sized treat. Filled with mini peanut butter cups and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, these cookies are sure to be a hit with peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike.
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
½ cup chocolate chips (optional for drizzle)
Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda until well combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
Fold in the chopped mini peanut butter cups, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Press each cookie down gently with a fork to flatten slightly.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
Optional: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips for 20-30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies for an extra layer of sweetness.
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each cookie while still warm for a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal per cookie | Servings: 16 cookies
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream come true. Combining rich, creamy peanut butter with mini peanut butter cups and a sprinkle of sea salt, these cookies offer the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Optional chocolate drizzle takes these cookies to the next level, making them a decadent treat for any occasion. With their chewy texture and irresistible flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any party or as a delicious homemade snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional for drizzle)
- Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda until well combined. The dough will be thick and sticky. - Add Peanut Butter Cups:
Fold in the chopped mini peanut butter cups, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. - Form the Cookies:
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. - Flatten the Cookies:
Press each cookie down gently with a fork to flatten slightly. - Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will firm up as they cool. - Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
If using, melt the chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies for an extra layer of sweetness. - Add Sea Salt:
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each cookie while still warm for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. - Cool the Cookies:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, drizzle extra melted chocolate over the cookies after they cool.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt to your preference for the perfect sweet and salty balance.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American