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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups are a delightful treat featuring soft cookie dough baked in a muffin tin and filled with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 24 mini peanut butter cups (optional, for center filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Stir in peanut butter until fully incorporated.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, pressing down slightly in the center.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
  8. Immediately press a mini peanut butter cup or a few chocolate chips into the center of each cookie cup.
  9. Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute peanut butter cups with a spoonful of melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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