Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Peanut butter cups were invented by Harry Burnett Reese in the 1920s and have since become a popular candy in the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate chips
• 120 gram All-purpose flour
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 80 gram Brown sugar
• 80 gram Peanut butter
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 12 unit Mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
5. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until well combined.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie dough ball.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 16g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.