Description
Learn the secrets to baking the most irresistible peanut butter cup cookies. This 2024 guide includes tips, variations, and storage hacks for perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 40 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie. Allow to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min