Description
Delight in these Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cups, combining the classic flavors of sugar cookie dough, chocolate chip cookie dough, and a full-sized peanut butter cup. Baked to perfection, these cookie cups offer a rich, gooey center surrounded by soft cookies, making for an irresistible treat perfect for parties or satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package Ready to Bake Sugar Cookie Dough (makes 24 cookies), room temperature
- 1 package Ready to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (makes 24 cookies), room temperature
- 24 full sized peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cookie cups.
- Prepare Dough: Let both the sugar cookie dough and chocolate chip cookie dough sit out at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. This softens the dough, making it easier to spread over the peanut butter cups.
- Line Muffin Tin: Line a standard 24-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to hold the cookie cups securely and prevent sticking.
- Assemble Cookie Cups: Take one portion of sugar cookie dough and press it into the bottom of the cupcake liner, spreading it so it fully covers the base. Place one full-sized peanut butter cup on top of the sugar cookie dough. Then, take one portion of chocolate chip cookie dough and spread it over the peanut butter cup, ensuring it is completely covered by the dough.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until the cookie dough is golden and cooked through.
- Cool: Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to firm up slightly, then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Allowing the dough to soften at room temperature is crucial for easy spreading and shaping.
- Make sure the peanut butter cup is fully covered with dough on both top and bottom to prevent melting and ensure even baking.
- Use cupcake liners to simplify cleanup and keep cookies intact.
- These cookie cups are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter cups with other filled chocolates if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
