Description
Delight in these Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, buttery cookie dough packed with melty chocolate chips and a gooey peanut butter cup center. These treats are simple to make and deliver an irresistible combination of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Filling
- 12 mini peanut butter cups (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the ingredients are fully combined, ensuring a uniform dough consistency.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing and preserve cookie tenderness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies with Peanut Butter Cups: Scoop approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly in your hand, then place one mini peanut butter cup in the center. Cover with about one more tablespoon of dough and carefully seal the edges around the peanut butter cup to encase it fully within the cookie dough.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each stuffed dough ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are just set but still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps the cookies set and prevents breaking when removing them.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming and cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- You can substitute mini peanut butter cups with your favorite nut butter filled chocolates.
- Ensure peanut butter cups are fully sealed inside to avoid leakage during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For a firmer cookie, chill the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
