Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe
Delicious chocolate peanut butter cup cookies featuring a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked to golden perfection with soft centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough evenly.
- Portion Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portion-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately two inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown yet the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best cookie texture.
- Do not over mix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
