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Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies

Indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies Recipe Bliss

These Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies are a delightful indulgence, combining classic cookie dough with mini peanut butter cups for a gooey surprise.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Infuses moisture.
  • 2 pcs Eggs Binds the ingredients.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor.
  • ¾ cup Chocolate Chips For bursts of chocolate.
For the Stuffed Center
  • 24 pcs Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Creates a gooey surprise.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, place a mini peanut butter cup in the center, and cover it with more dough.
  7. Arrange the stuffed dough balls on the baking sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough if too warm and ensure the peanut butter cup is fully encased in dough before baking.

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