Description
These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, featuring a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup nestled inside each cookie. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re perfect for holiday baking, parties, or anytime you need a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif or Skippy works best!)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 24 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Shape & Bake the Cookies
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place in the mini muffin tin (or spaced 2 inches apart on a baking sheet).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 4: Add the Peanut Butter Cups
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Serving Suggestions
- With Milk: The ultimate peanut butter + chocolate combo! 🥛
- As a Gift: Package in a festive tin for holidays or birthdays. 🎁
- With Ice Cream: Crumble over vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat! 🍦
Notes
- Want extra crunch? Stir in ½ cup chopped peanuts to the dough.
- Make them chocolaty! Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter.
- Gluten-free? Use 1:1 gluten-free flour.
- Make ahead! Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months—bake straight from frozen!