Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter 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, room temperature; 1 cup light-brown sugar (packed); 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough; 36 miniature peanut butter cups, chilled and unwrapped

Servings: persons

½ cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup light-brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough
36 miniature peanut butter cups, chilled and unwrapped

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth.
3
Add brown sugar; beat until combined, scraping down bowl as needed.
4
Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until incorporated.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6
With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture in two batches.
7
Scoop off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls.
8
Place granulated sugar on a plate; roll balls in sugar, coating completely.
9
Place 2 inches apart on a nonstick insulated baking sheet.
10
Bake until cookies begin to puff up slightly, about 7 minutes.
11
Remove from oven.
12
Press one peanut butter cup in center of each cookie.
13
Return to oven; continue baking until cookies are golden brown and chocolate has begun to melt, about 6 minutes more.
14
Let cool at least 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to rack to cool completely.

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, room temperature, 1 cup light-brown sugar (packed), 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter 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 Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

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