Description
These Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a soft and chewy cookie. With a surprise mini peanut butter cup hidden inside each cookie, these treats are sure to please any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 12 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Stuff the Dough: Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly in your hand, and place a mini peanut butter cup in the center. Wrap the dough around the candy and roll into a ball.
- Bake: Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake and enjoy warm.
- You can use dark chocolate peanut butter cups or other mini candies as variations.
- These cookies freeze well—just thaw and reheat slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
