Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup light-brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough; 36 miniature peanut butter cups, chilled

Servings: persons

½ cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough
36 miniature peanut butter cups, chilled

1
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2
Mix well with a whisk.
3
Cream together the peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer and combine to smoothed.
4
Add brown sugar and continue to mix with the butter mixture until well combined.
5
Add the eggs and the vanilla extract and blend until incorperated.
6
Slowly add the flour to the creamed mixture until all the flour is mixed in, scaping the bowl as needed.
7
Place the 1/3 cup sugar on a plate.
8
Roll the dough into individual balls and roll them into the sugar.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for about 7 minutes and starting to firm up.
10
Remove the pan from the oven and place a peanut butter cup in the center of each cookie.
11
Return the cookies back to the oven and continue cooking for about 6 more minutes or until golden brown and the chocolate starts to melt some.
12
Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

6082

kcal

Calories

482

Fat

292

Carbs

244

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup light-brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

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