Description
Delight in these rich and chewy Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, perfectly combining creamy peanut butter and chopped mini peanut butter cups for a decadent treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies offer a sweet and slightly salty flavor with an optional chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
Optional Toppings
- ½ cup chocolate chips (for drizzle)
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix well until ingredients are fully blended into a thick and sticky dough.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter Cups: Gently fold the chopped mini peanut butter cups into the dough, ensuring even distribution without breaking them up too much.
- Portion Cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Lightly press each cookie down with a fork to flatten and create a classic peanut butter cookie pattern.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, signaling they are done.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: While the cookies cool on the sheet, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with sea salt for a sweet-savory contrast.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set properly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Use creamy peanut butter for best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can omit the chocolate drizzle and sea salt if preferred.
- For a more intense peanut butter flavor, consider using natural peanut butter but adjust sugar to taste.
