Peanut Buttercup Cookies
Delightful cookies combining rich peanut butter and melty chocolate-covered peanut butter cups for a mouthwatering treat.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup peanut butter Room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the topping
- 12 pieces Mini Reese's cups Press into the cookies right after baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
Baking
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to ensure they stay soft in the center.
- Immediately press a Mini Reese’s cup into the center of each cookie after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with cold milk or ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.