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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Chewy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Cups in 30 Minutes

These Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Cups are soft, chewy, and indulgent, perfect for a quick dessert fix.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened; can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Creamy Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond butter for a different flavor.
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Mini Semisweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Mix in creamy peanut butter, large egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the mini semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the cookie dough into 12 equal portions and press firmly into the greased muffin cups.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and centers are soft.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookie cups in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To revive softness, reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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