Description
Indulge in these deliciously soft cookies filled with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 mini chocolate cups (like Reese's)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the peanut butter until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and press a chocolate cup into each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a crunchier texture, mix in chopped peanuts or swap chocolate cups with dark chocolate pieces. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking prevents excessive spreading.