Peanut Butter Cup Cookies ๐ช
Overview:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Brunch, Mixer, < 30 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance
Description:
These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are the epitome of indulgence, combining the creamy goodness of peanut butter cups with the buttery delight of shortbread cookies. Once you try these, you might find yourself hiding a batch just for yourself! ๐
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 5 1/2 tbsp | Unsalted butter, softened |
| 3 tbsp | Creamy peanut butter |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 11 | Peanut butter cups, chopped |
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and salt until well combined.
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Blend Butter and Flavors:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until it just starts to come together. If you notice large chunks of butter, you can use a pastry blender to break them into smaller pieces.
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Incorporate Peanut Butter Cups:
- Next, gently fold in the chopped peanut butter cups until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. You can use the pastry blender here as well if needed.
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Shape and Arrange:
- Take small portions of the dough and shape them into 1-inch balls.
- Place these dough balls on a large, well-greased cookie sheet, making sure to leave about an inch of space between each cookie.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes.
- After this time, rotate the baking sheet in the oven for even baking.
- Continue baking for another 8 minutes or until the edges are just slightly golden brown.
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Cooling Process:
- Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 30-40 minutes. They will be quite crumbly when hot but will firm up as they cool.
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Enjoy the Goodness:
- Once completely cooled and set, these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are ready to delight your taste buds! ๐
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a brunch, need a kid-friendly treat, or just want to indulge in some baking therapy. Share them with loved ones or keep them all to yourself (we won’t judge)! ๐
So, what are you waiting for? Get baking and enjoy these deliciously addictive Peanut Butter Cup Cookies! ๐ชโจ
