Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cookie):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy
• Buttery with a hint of peanut butter
• Sweet and slightly salty
• Perfect for any occasion

User Comments:

• "These cookies are to die for! They're so soft and delicious."
• "I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. These cookies are perfect."
• "I'm not usually a fan of peanut butter cookies, but these are amazing!"
• "I made these cookies with my kids and they had so much fun. They're so easy to make."
• "These are the best peanut butter cup cookies I've ever had. I highly recommend them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For best results, use fresh peanut butter cups.
• Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet instead.
• Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.