Candy Cookie Cups Recipe

Indulge in these incredibly easy 3-ingredient Candy Cookie Cups! This Taste of Home-inspired recipe is perfect for holiday baking or any quick treat. Individual cookie dough cups are filled with crunchy macadamia nuts and a creamy peanut butter cup for a delightful flavor explosion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 56.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Candy Cookie Cups

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How to Make Candy Cookie Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease 24 miniature muffin cups.
  2. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of macadamia nuts into each muffin cup.
  3. Divide the cookie dough into 48 equal portions (approximately 1 tablespoon each).
  4. Place one portion of cookie dough into each prepared muffin cup.
  5. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately place one peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie cup.
  7. Gently press down on the peanut butter cup.
  8. Let cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

5g

Carbs

1g

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