Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
Indulge in rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups where decadent chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in a perfect bitesized treat
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookie cups
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by lightly greasing it or lining with paper cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined, forming a dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place one in each muffin cup. Use your thumb to create a small well in the center.
- Place a small dollop of peanut butter in each well.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set.
- While still warm, add a few chocolate chips to each cup and let them melt. Use a spoon to spread if desired.
- Allow to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Delicious chocolate peanut butter cookie cups, a perfect combination of flavors for any occasion.