Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

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A plate of freshly baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, with melted chocolate chips and peanut butter cups visible in each cookie.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a soft, chewy cookie. These cookies are packed with peanut butter cups and chocolate chips, making every bite a sweet indulgence.

Ingredients:

Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Mix-ins:

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • 9 oz of peanut butter cups, chopped

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies:

1. Prepare the Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of softened butter, 3/4 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
  • Using a hand mixer, cream the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Next, beat in 2 large egg yolks (room temperature), 1/4 cup of milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Ensure the mixture is smooth and creamy.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 2-1/3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of baking cocoa, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  • Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending with the hand mixer between each addition. Ensure the dough is thick and chocolatey.

3. Add the Mix-ins

  • Using a wooden spoon, gently fold in 1 cup of milk chocolate chips, 1 cup of peanut butter chips, and 9 oz of chopped peanut butter cups into the dough.

4. Shape and Place the Cookies

  • Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the cookie dough and roll them into balls.
  • Place the cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
  • Gently press down on each ball with your palm to slightly flatten them.

5. Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, ensuring not to overbake. For even baking, rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time.
  • Use the top and middle racks in the oven for best results.

6. Cooling and Serving

  • Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the cookies using a spatula to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
  • Serve with a glass of milk and enjoy your homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies!

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