Description
These simple yet delicious cookies are the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers! With a soft, chewy base and a Reese’s peanut butter cup pressed in the center, these cookies are irresistible and easy to make with just a mini muffin pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour – The base of the cookie dough.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt – Enhances the flavors.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda – Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened – Adds richness and moisture.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar – Sweetens the cookies.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter – The star ingredient for that nutty flavor.
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar – Adds depth and chewiness.
- 1 large egg – Binds the dough together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances the overall flavor.
- 2 tablespoons milk – Keeps the dough soft and tender.
- 40 Reese’s miniature chocolate peanut butter cups, unwrapped – The delicious surprise inside each cookie.
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, peanut butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until well blended.
Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Form the Dough Balls:
- Shape the dough into small balls and place one in each cup of an ungreased mini muffin pan.
Bake:
- Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Add Peanut Butter Cups:
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie.
Cool and Remove:
- Allow the cookies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before gently removing them. Use a small butter knife or fork if needed to pop them out.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American