These **Peanut Butter Cup Cookies** are a dream come true for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies are stuffed with mini peanut butter cups for an irresistible treat. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or gifting, these cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone.
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**Prep Time:** 15 minutes
**Cook Time:** 10-12 minutes
**Total Time:** 25-30 minutes
**Makes:** 24 cookies
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**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
– 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
– 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– 24 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
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**Instructions:**
**1. Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
**2. Make the Cookie Dough:**
– In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
– Add the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
**3. Assemble the Cookies:**
– Scoop out about 1-2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly and place a mini peanut butter cup in the center.
– Wrap the dough around the peanut butter cup, sealing it completely. Roll into a smooth ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and peanut butter cups.
**4. Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
– Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
**5. Serve and Enjoy:**
– Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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**Tips & Variations:**
– **Chocolate Drizzle:** Melt some chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled cookies for extra decadence.
– **Use Different Fillings:** Swap peanut butter cups for mini chocolate bars or caramel-filled chocolates.
– **Make Them Bigger:** Use regular-sized peanut butter cups for larger cookies.
– **Gluten-Free Option:** Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
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**Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie – Approximate):**
– Calories: 220
– Carbohydrates: 25g
– Protein: 4g
– Fat: 12g
– Sugar: 15g
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Enjoy these **Peanut Butter Cup Cookies** as a delightful treat that combines the best of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite! 🍪🥜✨