Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cookie Cups
Description: Delight in these rich and scrumptious Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cookie Cups that are perfect for any occasion. These little treats, bursting with chocolatey goodness and a hint of peanut butter, are a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. From start to finish, this recipe takes just 23 minutes, making it an ideal dessert for those times when you want something special but don’t have a lot of time to spare. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible recipe from Love With Recipes.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins
Yield: 36 cookie cups
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 2/3 cups eggs (approximately 3 large eggs)
- 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate morsels (about 1 cup)
Nutritional Information (per cookie cup):
- Calories: 148.1
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 26mg
- Sodium Content: 65.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 11.7g
- Protein Content: 3.3g
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the oven is at the right temperature when your cookie cups are ready to bake. -
Prepare Muffin Cups:
Generously grease 36 mini-muffin cups. This step is crucial to ensure that the cookie cups release easily after baking. You can use a non-stick spray or a light coating of butter. -
Mix the Dough:
In a small mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup margarine together until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, beating continuously until fully combined. -
Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
Slowly add 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour to the butter mixture. Beat the dough until it is evenly moist and crumbly. This will be the base of your cookie cups. -
Shape the Dough:
Take rounded teaspoons of dough and roll them into small balls. Place each dough ball into the bottom of a prepared muffin cup. Press the dough down and up the sides of the cup, forming a small cup shape. -
Add Chocolate:
Place 5 chocolate morsels into each dough-lined muffin cup. This will create a gooey, chocolatey center once baked. -
Prepare the Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat 3 large eggs with a wire whisk until well blended. Stir in 2 cups sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. -
Fill the Cups:
Spoon the egg mixture into the muffin cups, filling each almost to the top. The filling will rise and set as it bakes, enveloping the chocolate morsels in a luscious, creamy center. -
Bake the Cookie Cups:
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Keep an eye on them and remove from the oven when the centers are puffed and the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown. -
Cool and Finish:
Transfer the muffin tin to a wire rack. Let the cookie cups cool in the tin for a few minutes. Gently run a knife around the edges of each cup to help release them from the tin. Allow the centers to flatten as they cool. -
Top with Chocolate:
While the cookie cups are still warm, top each one with half of the remaining chocolate morsels. The residual heat will soften the morsels, allowing them to meld beautifully into the tops of the cookies. Repeat with the remaining morsels. -
Cool Completely:
Let the cookie cups cool completely in the pan on the wire rack. This final cooling step allows the cookie cups to set fully and makes them easier to remove from the tin. -
Release from Pan:
Use the tip of a knife to carefully release each cookie cup from the muffin tin. Serve and enjoy your delectable Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cookie Cups!
Serving Suggestion: These cookie cups are perfect for any gathering, party, or just a sweet treat for yourself. They pair wonderfully with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
Storage Tips: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life. These cookie cups also freeze well; just make sure they are fully cooled before placing them in a freezer-safe container.
Enjoy baking these delightful treats and sharing them with your loved ones. They are sure to become a favorite addition to your dessert repertoire! 🍪🍫
