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Uncategorized | December 16, 2010

The Best Cookies Ever

 Last night I was in the mood to bake cookies. I found a recipe online for Peanut Butter Cup cookies and they sounded so yummy. So I set to work. Seriously, these are the best cookies I’ve had in a long long time. Amazingly delicious. If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you’ll love these. I took one bite and told the husband they were hands down the best. He responded by trying one too. And then another. And then he told me to hide them from him…they are that good!

The best part is that they are SO easy to make. 

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda; set aside. 
  • Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter, and brown sugar until fluffy. 
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla, and milk. 
  • Add the flour mixture; mix well. 
  • Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan. 
  • Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven and immediately press a peanut butter cup into each cookie. 
  • Cool and carefully remove from pan

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. leah says

    December 16, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    I LOVE these kind of cookies!!! They are just the best mix of chocolate and peanut butter!

  2. TupeloLove says

    December 16, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Those look amazing!! I have never made these before, but I've tried them, and they're delicious!

  3. connie says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    They look delicious. Your presentaion is so cute. Are you making these for Christmas? Karol (teacher) just saw these and wants to know if you can make some for our class Christmas party tomorrow!!

  4. Sara Elizabeth says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    WOW, those look amazing! Well done. They are beautiful!

  5. erin vancura says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    i need to make those to guarantee that i wont eat any!

  6. Leslie says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I love those cookies!! Now i'm going to have to make myself some! 🙂

  7. Hollywood Heather says

    December 16, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    I have had these before and they are great. Thanks for the recipe!!! Now I can make them 🙂

  8. {av} says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    I've made plenty of peanut butter blossoms, but I think I know what's next on my cookie list! thanks for sharing 🙂 xoxo {av}

  9. Anonymous says

    December 17, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Beneficial info and excellent design you got here! I want to thank you for sharing your ideas and putting the time into the stuff you publish! Great work!

  10. Kim says

    December 17, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    These look like a fun change from the Peanut Butter Blossom cookies I have always made in the past. Definitely going to give them a try.

  11. Kelly Michelle says

    December 18, 2010 at 4:05 am

    Great recipe. I kinda want to go make some now! they would make a great quick gift when attending holiday parties.

  12. Ally says

    December 20, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    weve always made cookies similar to these but i havent had them in awhile! my brother in law used to make them for my sister when they were dating and surprise them with her all the time…he called them Princess Cookies 😉

  13. Michael and Sarah May says

    December 21, 2010 at 5:14 am

    Thanks for sharing the recipe. My favorite part is the "40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, UNWRAPPED." Sadly, there are people who need that much detailed instruction.

  14. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article

  15. Tracie says

    January 8, 2011 at 3:21 am

    Ha we have the same containers! Ikea rocks

  16. Anonymous says

    September 16, 2011 at 5:58 am

    Can't wait to try it, I make a variation of these already with Jam can't wait to try the Pb. 🙂 Maybe even do a Pb&J.
    Love the pics/blog btw, I'm just passing through. Keep Smiling.
    xX

  17. Stacie says

    January 20, 2014 at 12:16 am

    Made them tonight. Delish! You can use a 1" cookie scoop to avoid having to roll them into balls. It is my favorite kitchen gadget from pampered chef:)

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