Best 13 Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter and chocolate lovers! This article will provide you with the ultimate guide to creating the most delectable peanut butter cup cookies, straight from the kitchens of the renowned Tasty team. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to elevate your cookie game or a novice looking for an easy-to-follow recipe, we've got you covered. We'll walk you through every step of the process, from gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the perfect baking techniques. So, grab your aprons, preheat your ovens, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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

3 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: peanut butter, sugar, egg

Provided by Adam Bianchi

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 30m

Yield 25 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
½ cup sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
  • Scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the cookie balls onto a nonstick baking sheet.
  • For extra decoration and to make them cook more evenly, flatten the cookie balls by pressing a fork down on top of them, then press it down again at a 90º angle to make a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are golden brown.
  • Remove from baking sheet and cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 3 grams

3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cups Recipe by Tasty image

We've all had our cravings: sometimes sweet, sometimes salty. But have you ever craved both at once? Sometimes you just need your sweet-salty fix and, well, you can count on a Reese's cup to deliver. Or, you can just make your own! With only three ingredients and the simplest of directions, these are way easier to throw together than you might think. Get ready for your very own candy factory extravaganza to begin!

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Prepare a cupcake tin with 6 liners.
  • Stir peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  • Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  • Dollop 1 to 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate.
  • Cover each dollop of peanut butter with more chocolate and smooth out the top.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chocolate has hardened.
  • Remove peanut butter cups from the liners.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 20 grams

PEANUT BUTTER CUP CAKE MIX COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut Butter Cup Cake Mix Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yellow cake mix, peanut butter, peanut butter cups, oil, eggs

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup peanut butter, softened
10 peanut butter cups, crushed
½ cup oil
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, peanut butter, peanut butter cups, oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or your hand, form golf ball-sized balls of cookie dough and transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 24 grams

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, peanut butter, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, mini peanut butter cup

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅓ cup peanut butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mini peanut butter cup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add the butter and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
  • Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Add the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • Gently fold in the peanut butter cups.
  • Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Once dough is chilled, scoop out a ball about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2-inches (5 cm) in between each ball of dough.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until bottom edges of cookies are golden.
  • Let cookies cool. Can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES



Peanut Butter Cup Cookies image

These cookies have a sweet peanut butter cup center.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h35m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 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 mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 119.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIE



Peanut Butter Cup Cookie image

When I made my first batch of these great cookies, so many asked for the recipe that I knew I had a hit! My baking rewards are the smiles on my family and friends' faces. -Mary Hepperle, Toronto, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (13 ounces) miniature peanut butter cups
DRIZZLE:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls. Press a miniature peanut butter cup into each; reshape balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , For drizzle, in a microwave, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES



Peanut Butter Cup Cookies image

With the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it's no surprise these are my family's favorite cookies. Because of their ease of preparation, I'm able to make them at a moment's notice. -Faith Jensen, Meridian, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped peanut butter cups (about six 1.6-ounce packages)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanut butter cups., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEANUT-BUTTER CUP STUFFED BROOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut-Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: brownie mix, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, cookie dough

Provided by Amani Arce

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box brownie mix
1 pack Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
1 package cookie dough

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare your brownie batter.
  • Spray a muffin tin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press down cookie dough into each muffin tin. Then, press a Reese's cup into the middle of each cup and fill each cup with brownie batter until the other layers are covered.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove and cool in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Serve.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IV



Peanut Butter Cookies IV image

Very delicious cookies. Easy to make. These will stay soft in an air-tight container. For special occasions, press five peanut halves into the top.

Provided by Linda White

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Criss-cross with fork tines.
  • Bake at for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



Classic Peanut Butter Cookies image

Makes great cookies!

Provided by Shirley Sadler

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 209.4 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CUPS



Peanut Butter Cookie Cups image

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 CUP COOKIES



Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies image

If you want to still enjoy one of these soft, chocolate chip peanut butter cup cookies the day after you make them, you'd better find a good hiding spot. -Jennifer Krey, Clarence, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
6 packages (1-1/2 ounces each) peanut butter cups, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and peanut butter cups., Drop heaping tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set (do not overbake), 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies image

I've tried many different peanut butter cookie recipes but my family still likes this one the best!

Provided by Carla Maenius

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 78.1 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Make sure your peanut butter is at room temperature before using it. This will help it mix more easily with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have any baking soda, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder instead.
  • If you want to make your cookies even more chocolatey, you can add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
  • For a fun twist, you can roll the cookie dough in crushed peanuts before baking them.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cup cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and gooey chocolate centers, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these peanut butter cup cookies a try.

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