Soft Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Filled with Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Filling
- 24 mini peanut butter cups or chocolate candies
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly in your hand.
- Place a mini peanut butter cup in the center.
- Cover with a little more dough and seal completely around the candy.
- Roll into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it’s too soft.
- Press a few chocolate chips on top immediately after baking for a bakery-style look.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Bake Time
10–12 minutes
Total Time
32 minutes
Servings
24 cookies
Nutritional Information (Approximate per cookie)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Sugar: 16 g
Conclusion
These Soft Peanut Butter Cup Cookies combine rich peanut butter cookie dough with a hidden chocolate surprise inside. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you’re craving an extra-decadent homemade cookie.