I filled the cookie jar again, this time with peanut butter cup cookies. My family really likes peanut butter. Add chocolate to that and it’s a winning combination so this is definitely the cookie for us.
I just so happened to find some Reese’s Miniature Peanut Butter Cups™ that was pushed way back in the pantry so I decided to see what I could come up with. I have Taste of Home’s The Ultimate Cookie Collection cookbook and found the recipe there.
Lucky you, I’m going to share!
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped peanut butter cups (about six 1.6-ounce packages)
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. combine four, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.
2. Drop by rounded tablespoonful 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Yield: 7 1/2 dozen
Editor’s Note: Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
We love almost anything with peanut butter and chocolate and I know these would be a hit in our house. Just need to get the peanut butter cups.
They are yummy, especially if you love peanut butter and chocolate. They were gobbled up quickly.
We love almost anything with peanut butter and chocolate and I know these would be a hit in our house. Just need to get the peanut butter cups.
They are yummy, especially if you love peanut butter and chocolate. They were gobbled up quickly.