Peanut Butter-Cup Cookies

Health score
2%
Peanut Butter-Cup Cookies
15 min.
15
535kcal

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If you're a fan of the irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate, then these Peanut Butter-Cup Cookies are sure to become your new favorite treat! Perfectly chewy and packed with flavor, these cookies are a delightful dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family. With a rich, creamy peanut butter base and a surprise mini peanut butter cup nestled in the center, each bite is a heavenly experience that balances sweetness and nuttiness.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its quick preparation time. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delectable cookies, making them an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or a cozy night in. The dough requires a brief chilling period, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully, but the wait is well worth it! Once baked, the cookies develop a golden-brown edge while remaining soft and chewy in the center, creating the perfect texture.

Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these Peanut Butter-Cup Cookies are sure to delight. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a cookie that’s not only delicious but also a fun twist on a classic favorite. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • cup creamy peanut butter 
  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup brown sugar light packed
  • 55  peanut butter cups mini
  • pinch salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 16 tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature (2 sticks)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, peanut butter and sugars until light, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, then flour mixture. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.
  3. Roll 1 heaping Tbsp. of dough into a ball.
  4. Place on a baking sheet. Use a fork to flatten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat with remaining dough until both sheets are filled. Make an indentation with your thumb in center of each cookie. Keep remaining dough chilled between batches.
  5. Bake until cookies begin to brown on edges, 13 to 18 minutes. Press a peanut butter cup into each indentation.
  6. Let cool on sheets on wire racks for 5 minutes; remove to racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough and peanut butter cups.

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein6.97%
Fat48.28%
Carbs44.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.74
Glycemic Load
21.3
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.5947826310344%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:534.51kcal
26.73%
Fat:29.61g
45.56%
Saturated Fat:12.4g
77.47%
Carbohydrates:61.75g
20.58%
Net Carbohydrates:59.44g
21.61%
Sugar:41.54g
46.16%
Cholesterol:58.45mg
19.48%
Sodium:321.47mg
13.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.62g
19.25%
Vitamin B3:4.7mg
23.49%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.33%
Folate:69.48µg
17.37%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.45%
Selenium:10.58µg
15.11%
Phosphorus:145.34mg
14.53%
Vitamin E:2.03mg
13.56%
Magnesium:52.06mg
13.01%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.89%
Iron:1.83mg
10.19%
Fiber:2.31g
9.25%
Copper:0.18mg
8.94%
Vitamin A:423.56IU
8.47%
Potassium:239.95mg
6.86%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.78%
Calcium:66.87mg
6.69%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.45%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.71%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.52%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.38%
Vitamin K:1.69µg
1.61%
Source:My Recipes