Description
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are an irresistible treat that combines creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping chocolate chips for dark or white chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg