Description
Irresistible Chewy Peanut Butter Cup Cookies promise a delightful blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in each heavenly bite. Chocolate lovers will savor these indulgent treats that melt in your mouth with pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer, beating until light and fluffy (approximately 3 minutes).
- Integrate peanut butter into the sugar mixture, mixing until completely smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining 2-inch spacing between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges while keeping centers soft and tender.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 3-4 minutes to set slightly.
- Transfer cookies to wire cooling rack to complete cooling process.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Use creamy peanut butter for consistent results, avoiding natural or separated varieties that can affect dough consistency.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 159 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg