These Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookies take your classic cookie recipe to the next level by combining the rich flavor of chocolate chip cookies with the irresistible taste of peanut butter cups. These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chunks of peanut butter cups and chocolate chips, making them perfect for anyone who loves the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Ideal for dessert, snack time, or special occasions, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups (mini or regular-sized, roughly chopped)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix the wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Add the mix-ins:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form the cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy these Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookies with a cold glass of milk or as a sweet treat any time of the day!