Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are a delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a fun, bite-sized form. Here's a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and continue to beat until combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Form the Cookie Cups:
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Place each ball into a muffin tin cup.
Press the dough down slightly to flatten it out.
Bake the Cookie Cups:
Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
Remove from the oven and immediately use a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie cup.
Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
While the cookie cups are cooling, mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
Fill the Cups:
Once the cookie cups have cooled slightly but are still warm, spoon the peanut butter filling into the center of each cookie cup.
Finish and Cool:
Let the cookie cups cool completely in the tin before removing them.
Optional: You can drizzle extra melted chocolate or sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top for garnish.
Enjoy your delicious peanut butter chocolate chip cookie cups!