Description
Indulgent Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Cookies blend rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a delightful dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each bite of these irresistible treats that promise pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 24 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (180C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create a smooth mixture by blending peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
- Shape the dough into 24 uniform spheres, ensuring consistent size and placement on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookie balls for 10 minutes, creating a slightly golden base.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each warm cookie, allowing the chocolate to slightly melt.
- Return the cookie sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes to soften the chocolate cups and complete the baking process.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, allowing them to set and reach room temperature before serving, which helps the peanut butter cups maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- Ensure your peanut butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier dough formation.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for alternative flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Use natural or organic peanut butter for a less processed, healthier cookie option.
- Freeze mini peanut butter cups briefly before pressing into warm cookies to help them maintain shape and prevent complete melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg