Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups deliver a heavenly blend of rich flavors nestled in a perfectly baked base. Creamy peanut butter and melted chocolate dance together, creating an irresistible treat with classic comfort that calls you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (180 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
Cookie Base Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Arrange an oven rack in the middle position and warm the oven to a toasty 350F (175C), creating an ideal baking environment for these delectable treats.
- Thoroughly coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or delicately line each cavity with paper liners to ensure easy cookie removal.
- Cream together softened butter and peanut butter until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform, blending the rich, nutty flavors seamlessly.
- Incorporate granulated and brown sugars into the butter mixture, whisking vigorously until the combination transforms into a light, fluffy texture.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, mixing gently to create a cohesive and silky base that will bind the cookie cups together.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing, which could lead to tough cookies.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly to ensure each cookie cup will have delightful chocolate morsels.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, carefully place rounded portions of dough into each muffin tin cavity, filling approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn golden brown and centers to appear slightly set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookie cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes, allowing them to firm up and easily release from the pan.
- Carefully transfer the cups to a wire rack to complete cooling, ensuring they maintain their perfect shape and texture.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of chocolate chips or using dark chocolate for a more intense flavor profile.
- Ensure room temperature butter and eggs blend smoothly, creating a more uniform cookie texture that holds its shape perfectly in the muffin tin.
- For gluten-free options, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same delicious taste and tender crumb.
- Cool cookies completely in the tin before removing to prevent breaking, allowing them to set and develop a delightful crisp exterior while keeping a soft, chewy center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg