Indulge in the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate with these delectable Peanut Butter and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies. These soft and chewy cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor and are filled with creamy chocolate peanut butter cups. They are a delightful treat for all occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 36 mini chocolate peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Press a mini chocolate peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie, gently pushing it down until the dough slightly surrounds the candy.
- Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious Peanut Butter and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies!
