Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cookies

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4.55 from 11 votes

Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cookies

These Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cookies are like two desserts in one!

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Prep Time15

Cook Time18

Cool in muffin pan2

Total Time35

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 307kcal

Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Mixer
muffin pan

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
24 Reese's peanut butter cups

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 F.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well with a whisk or fork and set aside.
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
In a large bowl, beat sugars and butter until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the flour mixture and chocolate chips. Mix on low just until combined. Do not overmix.
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Add 1 tablespoon of dough to each cup in a muffin pan. Place one peanut butter cup in each muffin cup, pushing down cookie dough. Top each peanut butter cup with an additional tablespoon of dough.
24 Reese's peanut butter cups
Bake for 16-18 minutes. Let cool for 1-2 minutes in muffin pan, then gently run a butter knife along the edge of each cookie to loosen. Remove to cooling rack.

Notes

Recipe FAQs

How can I store these cookies?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Can I use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer?

Yes, you can use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer. Just ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

Is it okay to freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough by shaping it into balls and freezing them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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