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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

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These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, chocolate chips, and chopped Reese’s cups. Perfectly sweet and easy to make, they offer a delightful combination of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Reese’s cups, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 1 minute until well combined and creamy.
  3. Add Peanut Butter, Egg, and Vanilla: Add the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Mix just until no large lumps of flour remain to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Fold in Chocolate and Reese’s Cups: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s cups by hand using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced apart and flatten slightly with a fork if desired for a classic cookie shape.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges start turning golden brown.
  9. Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving to allow them to set.
  10. Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
  • Flatten the cookie dough balls slightly with a fork for a more uniform cookie shape, or leave them round for a thicker cookie.
  • Use parchment paper or silpat mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy for up to 5 days.

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Reese’s Cups Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Peanut Butter Desserts

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