Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate treat! These decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a highly-rated recipe, perfected for maximum flavor and texture. We've adapted a classic, omitting peanut butter chips for a richer chocolate experience and ensuring perfectly melty peanut butter cups with a simple freezing trick. Get ready for gooey, chocolatey perfection in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 157.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or maple extract) until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup frozen, chopped peanut butter cups.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

21g

Carbs

5g