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Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cookies 🍪
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with these Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or anytime cravings, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and ideal for beginners. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a total time of 22 minutes, you’ll have a batch of 32 scrumptious cookies ready to enjoy in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Servings: 32 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and butter until smooth and creamy.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, along with the baking soda, to the bowl. Beat the mixture until well combined.
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Incorporate Eggs and Flavorings:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
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Add Flour and Chocolate:
- Gradually beat in as much of the all-purpose flour as you can with the mixer. Then, switch to stirring and incorporate the remaining flour into the dough.
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Fold in Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cups:
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Form Cookie Dough:
- Using a rounded tablespoon, drop portions of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each for spreading.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the tops appear dry and the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 137.1
- Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 20.8mg
- Sodium: 66.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 9.7g
- Protein: 1.6g
Recipe Notes:
- These cookies are perfect for large gatherings, bake sales, or simply to enjoy with a glass of cold milk.
- For a festive touch, consider adding seasonal sprinkles on top of the cookies before baking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts or drizzling melted chocolate on top after baking.
Now, gather your ingredients and treat yourself to the irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite of these delightful cookies! 🍪