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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Cups that Are Simply Irresistible

Delight in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Cups, a perfect blend of cookie and Reese’s that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with a gluten-free blend if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt use sea salt for a gourmet touch
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened) use salted or unsalted based on preference
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can be swapped with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar both light and dark varieties work well
  • 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter avoid all-natural varieties for better texture
  • 1 large Egg binds the ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances overall flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk higher fat content, like 2%, is ideal
For the Filling
  • 12 pieces Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups unwrap them before baking

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by lightly coating it with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter in a larger bowl.
  4. Add the large egg, vanilla extract, and whole milk to the creamed mixture.
  5. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place one into each cavity of the muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the cookie cups are puffy but not browned.
  7. Immediately press a Reese’s miniature peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie cup after removing them from the oven.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle some melted chocolate over the cooled cookie cups for a stunning finish.

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