PARTY PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES

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Christmas would not quite be Christmas without these cookies ... just ask my kids. The combination of a peanut butter cookie on the outside with a chocolate covered Reese's minature peanut butter cup pushed into the cookie after baking, is unbeatable. They also look like they were harder to make than they really are.

Provided by Donna Matthews

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
24 -36 miniature peanut butter cups

Steps:

Cream butter and peanut butter with sugars and vanilla.
Add egg and beat.
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
Form small balls of dough about the size of a small walnut.
Note: I use my Pampered Chef cookie scoops to measure out 1 teaspoon or 2 teaspoon balls, depending on whether I want a greater yield or a fancier looking cookie.
Using mini muffin pans(each cup about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), place 1 ball in each muffin cup.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes (or 335 convection for 10 minutes).
While the cookie balls are baking, unwrap the candies completely.
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven (they will be very soft at this point), push a candy into the center of each ball, making the cookie into acup that surrounds the candy but does not cover it.
Note: To make the candies easier to push into the hot cookie, I usually keep the unwrapped candies on a plate in the refrigerator until I am ready to insert them.
Let cookies cool in pan until they are set enough to lift out without breaking.

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Adil Nawaz

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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.

Ayan gul

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These cookies are a hit with everyone I've served them to. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.

status

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter cups. They're also a great make-ahead dessert.

Chicken nugget Studios

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I love how these cookies turned out! They're so soft and chewy, and the peanut butter cups are the perfect addition.

Davy Ryan

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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.

Shackayla Wynter

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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're not too sweet, which I appreciate.

Nahian Sameer

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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.

Hlengiwe Ntuli

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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.

kawser howlader

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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a little healthier than traditional peanut butter cookies.

Romi Ambrose

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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The peanut butter cups add the perfect touch of sweetness, while the pretzels add a nice salty crunch.

rana asesina

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I'm always looking for new peanut butter cookie recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the cookies are always a hit.

Soniya Akter Ratri

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These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still just as delicious when I served them.

maaz hafeez

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These cookies are the perfect way to end a meal. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and they have the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor.

Tina Zaccardi

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I've never been a huge fan of peanut butter cookies, but these ones have changed my mind. They're so soft and chewy, and the peanut butter flavor is perfectly balanced.

Habib Habib Habib Habib

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These cookies are a must-try for any peanut butter lover. They're rich, decadent, and incredibly satisfying.

Shams Issa

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I was pleasantly surprised by how well these cookies turned out. They're so light and fluffy, and the peanut butter cups add the perfect amount of sweetness.