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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

These peanut butter cup cookies combine soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with a rich, chocolatey center. Each cookie is made with real peanut butter, brown sugar for depth, and a mini peanut butter cup pressed into the middle for the perfect balance of flavors. Easy to make and irresistible to eat!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 24 cups mini peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the oven and dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Shape and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Add the peanut butter cups: Immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each warm cookie. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.