Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups peanut butter, at room temperature Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet; bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and set around edges.
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These peanut butter cookies are like a Reese’s in cookie form! In fact, you add a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup to the center of the cookie. The base of the cookie is a soft and creamy peanut butter cookie with a chocolate peanut butter candy added to them. They are always a popular addition to any holiday event and are super easy to make!
How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Cookies for Christmas and Beyond
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Mix the butter and sugars together. Add in the peanut butter, egg and vanilla until well combined. Combine the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture. Add the dough to a mini muffin pan. Bake for 9-11 minutes. Remove from the oven and press a peanut butter cup in the center of the cookie. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
These cookies come out soft and flaky when they are done. The peanut butter cup adds a great second texture and flavor to the cookies. The peanut butter cup also gets a little melty after adding it to the center. These cookies are great for the holiday season. They are similar to the classic peanut butter blossoms, but with a mini Reese’s in the center instead of a Hershey’s kiss. Both make great additions to a cookie exchange or holiday party! These homemade peanut butter cup cookies are a classic treat that everyone will love. It combines two great flavors – peanut butter and chocolate – in one easy dessert recipe. Be sure to add the peanut butter cup to the cookie as soon as it’s done baking. This will allow the peanut butter cup to literally melt into the center of the cookie. Store leftovers in a plastic bag or Tupperware in the fridge or on the counter. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
