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Reese’s Cookie Cups – Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

Reese’s Cookie Cups – Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

Description

Welcome to your new favorite dessert experience! If you’re a fan of the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter, then these Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are about to become a go-to treat in your kitchen. Packed with gooey chocolate chips, a Reese’s peanut butter cup, and topped with a Hershey’s kiss, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress your family, friends, and even yourself. Whether you’re craving something sweet or planning to wow your guests at a party, this cookie cup recipe has everything you need for the perfect indulgence!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 12 Reese’s peanut butter cups (mini size)
  • 12 Hershey’s kisses

Optional Substitutions:

  • If you need a gluten-free option, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
  • For a nut-free variation, swap the Reese’s peanut butter cups with a nut-free chocolate filling and use sunflower butter instead of peanut butter.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin. This will ensure the cookie cups bake evenly and pop out easily once cooled.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. This forms the base of your cookie dough, providing both sweetness and rich peanut butter flavor.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until smooth and fully combined. The egg helps bind the ingredients, while the vanilla adds a touch of warmth and enhances the overall flavor.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies dense.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. The chocolate chips add bursts of melty chocolate in every bite.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin cup, filling each one about halfway. Press the dough gently to create a small well in the center for the Reese’s peanut butter cup.
  7. Press one mini Reese’s peanut butter cup into the center of each cup of dough, pushing it down slightly so it’s nestled within the cookie dough.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies have risen around the Reese’s cups.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s kiss into the top of each cookie cup while they’re still warm. The residual heat will slightly melt the kiss, creating a gooey chocolate center.
  10. Allow the cookie cups to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter: Softened butter mixes better and creates a smooth, creamy cookie dough.
  • Don’t overbake: The cookie cups may look slightly underdone when you take them out of the oven, but they will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Customize the filling: If you want to mix things up, try adding a caramel-filled chocolate or a white chocolate kiss for a fun variation!

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/reeses-cookie-cups-gooey-chocolate-peanut-butter-bites/