Description
Indulge in these Giant Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies filled with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. A perfect balance of textures for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (mini or regular)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Scoop out a generous portion of dough, flatten it slightly, and place a Peanut Butter Cup in the center.
- Cover it with another piece of dough, ensuring the cup is fully encased.
- Roll the cookie ball gently and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
For best results, measure your ingredients precisely. You can substitute creamy peanut butter for crunchy or use almond butter for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg