Best 8 Peanut Butter Cookie Cups Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter and chocolate lovers! Delight your taste buds with heavenly peanut butter cookie cups, an irresistible treat that effortlessly blends the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the decadent pleasure of melted chocolate. Embark on a tantalizing journey as we uncover the secrets behind creating these delectable morsels, ensuring that each bite transports you to a realm of pure bliss. With just a few simple steps and the right ingredients, you'll be crafting these irresistible cups in no time, creating an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



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Betty makes it easy to bake in a sweet surprise. These peanut butter cookie cups might begin as a simple recipe for homemade cookies, but they have a delicious and distinct surprise inside - a miniature Reese's™ peanut butter cup! They're baked in miniature muffin tins, which gives them the fun shape of peanut butter cups, and then a Reese's™ cup is pressed into the cookie minutes before they are done baking. While we love these delicious Reese's™ peanut butter cup cookies on their own any day of the week, we also encourage you to dress them up with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle them with chocolate sauce and peanut butter sauce, and transform them into a truly decadent and delicious dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
1 bag (12 oz) Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 36 mini muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, beat sugar, peanut butter and butter with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Beat in egg, whipping cream and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended. Stir in peanuts.
  • Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls.Place one ball into each muffin cup.
  • Bake 12 minutes. Immediately press 1 peanut butter cup into center of each cookie. Bake 2 minutes longer. Cool in pan on cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



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This easy peanut butter cookie will triple your pleasure with peanuts, peanut butter chips and peanut butter cups all together in one cookie cup. Perfect for your holiday cookie exchange.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on cookie mix package
1/4 cup chopped cocktail peanuts
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse sparkling sugar
36 Reese's miniatures peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place mini paper baking cup in each of 36 mini muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, water, oil and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in peanuts and peanut butter chips.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Dip top half of each ball into sugar. Place one ball, sugar side up, into each muffin cup.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately press 1 peanut butter cup into center of each cookie. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove to cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie Cup, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



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I'm a busy schoolteacher and pastor's wife. I wouldn't dare show my face at a church dinner or bake sale without these tempting peanut butter treats. They're quick, easy to make and always a hit. -Kristi Tackett, Banner, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix
36 miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cookie mix according to package directions. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place in greased miniature muffin cups. Press dough evenly onto bottom and up sides of each cup. , Bake 11-13 minutes or until set. Immediately place a peanut butter cup in each cup; press down gently. Cool 10 minutes; carefully remove from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



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Chocolate and peanut butter are a perfect pair, especially in these super simple five-ingredient treats. Double chocolate chunk cookie cups, plus a creamy peanut butter filling and a sprinkling of mini chips make them a perfect everyday indulgence.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, stir Cookie Cups ingredients until soft dough forms. Drop 1 rounded teaspoon cookie dough in each mini muffin cup.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set when lightly touched in center. Cool in muffin cups 5 minutes; press indentation into center of each cookie cup with end of wooden spoon, cleaning off end with paper towel when needed. Cool 10 minutes longer in muffin cups. With small knife, loosen edges; remove from muffin cups to cooling rack; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat Frosting ingredients with spoon until smooth and creamy. Spoon frosting into large resealable freezer plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag. Insert cut corner of bag into indentation in each cookie cup. Squeeze bag to fill opening, about 2 teaspoons per cookie cup. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie Cup, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN PECAN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



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Put a fall twist on peanut butter cookie cups with Betty Crocker™ pumpkin spice cookie mix!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ pumpkin spice cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
36 unwrapped Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures
36 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium bowl, beat cookie mix, butter and egg with spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls to make 36 balls. Place a dough ball in each of 36 ungreased mini muffin cups.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Immediately place 1 candy in center of each cookie. Cool 10 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Press pecan half onto top of each candy. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie Cup, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS COOKIE MIX IN A JAR



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Make and share this Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 and a half dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour, mixed with
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 large reese peanut butter cups, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in jar in order given.
  • Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
  • Attach this recipe to the jar:.
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cookies.
  • Remove candies from jar and set aside.
  • Empty cookie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.
  • Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 slightly beaten egg and 1teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until completely blended.
  • Stir in candies.
  • Roll dough into walnut-size balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

INSIDE-OUT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
3 tbsps. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
or 1/2 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • BEAT brown sugar, peanut butter, 1/2 cup shortening, milk and vanilla in bowl of electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray mini-muffin pans with no-stick cooking spray.
  • SHAPE dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place each ball in prepared mini-muffin cups. Press dough onto bottom and sides of cup to within 1/2-inch of top.
  • BAKE 7 to 8 minutes or until cookies are set and just beginning to brown. Cool 10 minutes on cooling racks. Remove cookie cups very carefully to cooling racks to cool completely.
  • PLACE chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM for 1 to 2 minutes or until chips are shiny and soft. Stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into center of each cookie. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Cool completely.

PEANUT BUTTER, ROLO COOKIE CUPS



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I'm, always trying to make up some recipes for cookies using basic cookie recipes I have already, like peanut butter cookies. W/ these cookie "cups" I have tried them w/ Reese's peanut butter cups and Rolos so far. Next I will try other "mini" candies. My grand children love when I make these!

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Cookies

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 c flour
1/3 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c smooth peanut butter
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp milk
1 bag(s) about 40 in bag, mini-unwrapped rolo candies

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375. Lightly spray a mini muffin pan w/ cooking spray, to prevent sticking.
  • 2. In large bowl, sift flour, salt and baking soda. In another large bowl, beat butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and milk. Beat in flour mix.
  • 3. Shape mix into balls & place inside a muffin cup, continue w/ remaining dough. Bake 8 mins. As soon as you take the pan out of the oven, press a Rolo gently into center of each dough cup. Let cool & remove from pans. You can also do this w/ mini Reese's peanut butter cups.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth, rich filling.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Bake the cookie cups until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookie cups cool completely before filling them with peanut butter.
  • For a fun twist, try using different flavored peanut butter, such as chocolate or honey.
  • Top the cookie cups with your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or sea salt.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cookie cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these tasty cookies that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give peanut butter cookie cups a try!

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