Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats
Delicious and decadent cookies filled with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute other candy for peanut butter cups if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies