These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies sound absolutely delightful! Here’s an expanded version of the recipe with some tips and variations to help you make these tasty treats even better.
A Favorite Cookie Everyone Loves!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour: Make sure to spoon the flour into the measuring cup for accuracy.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: Balances the sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda: Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter: Softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup white sugar: For sweetness.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter: Use creamy or crunchy, depending on your preference.
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar: Adds moisture and a deeper flavor.
- 1 egg: Binds the ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor.
- 2 tablespoons milk: Adds moisture to the dough.
- 40 Reese’s miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped: The star of the cookies!
Directions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set the dry ingredients aside.
- Cream the Butters and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, soften the butter (leave it out for a bit before starting). Cream together the softened butter, white sugar, peanut butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Shape the Cookies: Shape the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place each one into an ungreased mini muffin pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie ball.
- Cool and Remove: Allow the cookies to cool slightly in the pan, then carefully remove them. You may need a butter knife or small fork to help pop them out without breaking.
Tips and Variations
- Add Some Crunch: For extra texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the dough before baking.
- Different Fillings: You can experiment with other candies, like chocolate-covered caramel or even a whole Hershey’s kiss instead of the Reese’s cups.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Serving Suggestions: These cookies are great on their own but pair wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Nutritional Info (Approximate)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Servings: About 20 cookies (depending on the size of the dough balls)
Enjoy making and sharing these delicious Peanut Butter Cup Cookies—they’re sure to be a hit with everyone! 🍪🥜