Description
Indulgent peanut butter chocolate chip cookie cups promise a delightful dessert adventure that melts hearts with rich, creamy goodness. Cookie lovers will savor each bite of these irresistible treats that blend classic flavors into a perfect handheld delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter
Cookie Base Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (42 grams) chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and generously coating a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Create the cookie base by combining dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, developing a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until smooth and consistent.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain a soft dough consistency.
- Gently mix most of the chocolate chips into the cookie dough, reserving some for topping.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling by blending peanut butter with powdered sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Distribute approximately one tablespoon of cookie dough into each muffin cavity, creating a uniform base.
- Using your thumb or a small spoon, create a gentle indentation in the center of each dough portion.
- Fill the indentations with a teaspoon of peanut butter mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the peanut butter filling by placing a small piece of dough on top or pinching edges to seal.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over each cookie cup for additional flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and appear slightly crisp.
- Allow cookie cups to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother cookie dough texture.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform-sized cookie cups for consistent baking.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural peanut butter without added sweeteners and cutting granulated sugar by 25%.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg