Description
Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are the perfect bite-sized indulgence that combines rich peanut butter and chocolate flavors. These delightful treats are quick to prepare and yield a generous batch, making them ideal for parties, bake sales, or family snacking. The chewy texture and gooey center from the mini peanut butter cups create an irresistible combination that will please both kids and adults alike. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have these delectable cookies in the oven in no time, ready to be savored alongside a glass of milk or as part of an exciting dessert spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 34 mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter with sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough into each muffin tin cup.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden, then immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each cookie's center.
- Let cool completely in the pan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg