Description
Irresistible peanut butter chocolate chip cookie cups melt hearts with their perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Sweet morsels nestled in buttery cookie shells promise pure dessert bliss for cookie enthusiasts craving indulgent comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing or lining with paper liners. Heat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate peanut butter into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until fully integrated. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until the batter becomes light and airy.
- Slowly integrate dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Delicately fold most of the chocolate chips into the dough, reserving a small portion for topping each cookie cup.
- Distribute cookie dough evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top of each cup.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and slightly soft centers.
- Allow cookie cups to rest in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, enabling them to set properly. Carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve while warm for a molten chocolate experience or at room temperature for a chewier consistency. Optional: Enhance with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
Notes
- Swap out all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring the same delightful texture and taste.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars to reduce overall sweetness and create a more balanced flavor profile.
- Try alternative mix-ins like chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or dried fruit to customize the cookie cups and add unexpected crunch.
- For a healthier version, replace half the butter with mashed banana or applesauce to reduce fat content while maintaining moisture and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg