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Cookies filled with chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

Amanda
These peanut butter cup cookies are so soft and irresistible, and you can trust that this recipe has been tested and perfected to work every single time!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 cookies

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale
  • Baking sheets
  • Handheld or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients
 

  • 113 grams salted butter room temperature (add ¼ teaspoon more salt if using unsalted)
  • 79 grams dark brown sugar dark is best
  • 28 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 48 grams instant vanilla pudding (just the powder sold in a box)
  • 151 grams all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 165 grams peanut butter cups roughly chopped ( I cut one Reeses cup into 4 pieces)
  • 100 grams dark chocolate chips can also use all peanut butter cups

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using the paddle attachment on a stand mixer or beaters on a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, mix until combined, about 15 seconds.
  • Add the dry pudding mix, mix until combined.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add it in 2 batches on low, mix until combined.
  • Add in the peanut butter cups and chocolate chips, mix until combined.
  • Scoop out 70 gram balls. Place on the baking sheet, 5 at a time should be perfect. Position it on the center rack of the oven to ensure even baking, avoiding placement too close to the top or bottom. Bake one sheet at a time for 12-14 minutes or until they look just set and golden brown.
  • Do not over bake, they will continue baking after taking out on the cookie sheet.
  • To shape cookies into perfect rounds, grab a round object like a cookie cutter or small bowl as soon as they come out of the oven. Place the object on top of a hot cookie and gently push the edges up while swirling to create a thick, round shape. Repeat for the remaining cookies, working quickly while they're still warm. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to set their shape before transferring them to a wire rack. 

Notes

 
Room Temperature
I do not recommend storing cookies in the refrigerator. Store at room temp, make sure the cookies have cooled completely before placing them in a cookie tin. Properly stored, cookies can stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Freezer
First ensure they have cooled completely. Then, arrange the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place it in the freezer until the cookies are firm. Once frozen, transfer the cookies to an airtight container or freezer bag, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store them in the freezer for up to three months. To enjoy, simply thaw the cookies at room temperature.
Freezing dough
You can freeze the cookie dough balls, just defrost before baking at room temperature. 
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