Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Table of Contents

1. Peanut Butter Cookie Cups Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
4. How to Serve Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
8. JUMP TO RECIPE

Peanut butter cookie cups are an irresistible combination of a peanut butter cookie stuffed with a Reese’s miniature peanut butter cup. If you’re a fan of peanut butter and chocolate together, then it doesn’t get much better than this easy, homemade cookie recipe with a delightfully gooey center. 

Want more peanut butter and chocolate treats? Then you’ll definitely want to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Mini Cheesecakes, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge.

Peanut Butter Cookie Cups Ingredients

You will need:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup shortening
• ¼ cup butter or margarine softened
• 1 egg
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 24 Mini Peanut Butter Cups

Substitutions and Additions

PEANUT BUTTER: I think the best peanut butter for this sweet treat is the thick and creamy kind. Although I’m generally a fan of natural peanut butter, that is not the best product for these Reese’s cookies. You want the kind of peanut butter that does not separate. 

PEANUT BUTTER CUPS: You could substitute the miniature peanut butter cups for other candies such as Hershey’s kisses. You can also get white chocolate peanut butter cups that would be a delightful spin on these.

How to Make Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

STEP ONE: Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat brown and white sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter, and egg in a large bowl.

STEP TWO: Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a medium-sized bowl.

STEP THREE: Turn the mixer to low speed and add the flour mixture. Mix until combined and dough is formed.

STEP FOUR: Cover peanut butter cookie dough and chill dough for about 2 hours or until firm.

STEP FIVE: Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

STEP SIX: Roll the dough into balls about an inch to an inch and a half in diameter. That equals about one tablespoons worth.

PRO TIP: You can use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to help scoop the right quantity of dough for each ball.

STEP SEVEN: Place each cookie dough ball into the mini muffin tin.

STEP EIGHT: Bake cookies for 12 minutes or until light golden brown. While the cookies are baking, unwrap mini Reese’s peanut butter cups.

STEP NINE: Press mini peanut butter cups into the center of each warm cookie. Cool and remove from muffin tin and place cookies on a wire cooling rack.

PRO TIP: Let the cookies cool completely in the pan or they may break when removing them.

How to Serve Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Serve these ooey-gooey peanut butter cookie cups with a cold glass of milk or whipped hot chocolate. These cookie cups would also be delightful as part of a bigger dessert. Add a couple of cookies to a bowl and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent option. Or enjoy them on a cookie tray with other tasty cookies! 

Storage

ON THE COUNTER: Store these easy peanut butter cup cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Place in a single layer to keep the peanut butter cups from melting onto each other. 

IN THE FRIDGE: Store these homemade cookies in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. 

IN THE FREEZER: This great cookie also freezes for up to three months.

Peanut butter cookie cups are rich cookie cups that taste like a Reese’s! This must-try dessert creates the ultimate cookie where the outer chocolate coating of the peanut butter cup melts into the cookie in the best way. If you’re a fan of peanut butter and chocolate you can’t get a better combination than delicious cookies and rich peanut butter cups. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy peanut butter? 

This easy recipe would work with either creamy or crunchy peanut butter in the cookie dough.

Can I freeze these peanut butter cookies? 

This great recipe freezes well for up to three months.

Can I use Hershey’s kisses in this recipe? 

Hershey’s kisses are just the right size in this recipe as a substitute for peanut butter cups.

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