Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 24 mini chocolate cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing or lining with mini cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until combined. Stir in 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place in the prepared muffin tin. Press gently to form a cup shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Immediately after baking, press the center of each cookie cup to create a well.
- Let cool, then fill each cup with a mixture of the remaining peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar.
- Top each with a mini chocolate cup and allow to set before serving.
Notes:
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: Estimated 150-200 per cookie cup
- Sugar: Content varies based on chocolate used
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 15-20g per cookie cup
- Fiber: Minimal, from flour and peanut butter
- Protein: 3-4g per cookie cup
- Cholesterol: Dependent on the egg and butter used