Peanut Butter Cup Cookies 🥜🍪


 

If you're a fan of the classic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup but want to turn it into a cookie, these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are your ultimate treat! These chewy, gooey delights combine a soft peanut butter cookie dough with a melted mini peanut butter cup center for a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing friends and family, they’re as easy to make as they are delicious.


Why You'll Love These Cookies

  • Sweet & Salty : The perfect blend of peanut butter’s saltiness and chocolate’s richness.
  • No-Bake Center : Mini peanut butter cups melt into a gooey core without extra prep.
  • Quick & Easy : Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
  • Kid-Friendly : A fun twist on classic peanut butter cookies that everyone will adore.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cookies:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • 24 mini peanut butter cups (like Reese’s)
  • Optional : Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Step-by-Step Instructions