Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Tarts
Indulge in these irresistibly rich Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Tarts, a delightful twist on classic cookies. These scrumptious tarts feature a soft, buttery cookie base infused with creamy peanut butter, perfectly baked in a mini muffin tin. The crowning glory is a melted Reese's peanut butter cup nestled right in the center, transforming each bite into a heavenly combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these tarts are guaranteed to impress with both their taste and presentation, earning you plenty of 'oohs' and 'aahs' from anyone who tries them!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Reese's miniature peanut butter cups
36 (unwrapped)
Peanut butter
1/2 cup (creamy)
Butter
1/2 cup (softened)
Granulated sugar
1/2 cup (measured)
Brown sugar
1/2 cup (firmly packed)
Egg
1 large (beaten)
Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
All-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (measured)
Baking soda
3/4 teaspoon (measured)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or line with mini cupcake liners.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well until fully combined.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place these dough balls into the prepared mini muffin tin, ensuring they have enough space to spread slightly as they bake.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
7
As soon as you remove the tins from the oven, gently press a Reese's miniature peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
8
Allow the tarts to cool completely in the muffin tin before carefully removing them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Tarts?
They are a rich dessert featuring a soft, buttery peanut butter cookie base baked in a mini muffin tin and topped with a melted Reese's peanut butter cup.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 10 ingredients in total.
What type of baking tin is needed?
A mini muffin tin is required for this recipe.
How many Reese's miniature peanut butter cups do I need?
You will need 36 unwrapped Reese's miniature peanut butter cups.
Should I use creamy or crunchy peanut butter?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter.
How long should the tarts bake?
Bake the tarts for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
When do I add the Reese's cups to the cookies?
Press the Reese's cups into the center of each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven while they are still warm.
How should I prepare the mini muffin tin?
Grease the tin with cooking spray or line it with mini cupcake liners.
What size should the dough balls be?
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls before placing them into the tin.
How should the butter be prepared?
The 1/2 cup of butter should be softened before creaming.
What types of sugar are used in the cookie base?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
How do I mix the wet ingredients?
Cream the peanut butter, butter, and sugars until fluffy, then add the beaten egg and vanilla extract.
How much vanilla extract is included?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What dry ingredients are needed?
You will need all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
How much flour is used in the dough?
Use 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the amount of baking soda required?
The recipe calls for 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much salt is added to the mixture?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Should the egg be beaten before adding it to the batter?
Yes, use one large beaten egg.
How do I cool the tarts?
Allow them to cool completely in the muffin tin before moving them to a wire rack.
Can I use a cookie scoop for the dough?
Yes, a small cookie scoop is recommended for forming the dough balls.
What are the common tags for this recipe?
Tags include dessert, cookies, peanut butter, tarts, chocolate, and easy recipes.
Are these tarts suitable for parties?
Yes, they are excellent for parties, bake sales, or as sweet snacks.
How do I incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture?
Gradually incorporate the whisked dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
How many tarts does this recipe typically yield?
Since it uses 36 miniature Reese's cups, it typically yields 36 tarts.
What is the primary flavor profile of these tarts?
They feature a heavenly combination of buttery peanut butter cookie and milk chocolate peanut butter candy.
Is it necessary to whisk dry ingredients separately?
Yes, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients.
Should I press the Reese's cup deep into the cookie?
Gently press the cup into the center so it nestles into the warm cookie.
Can I use large muffin tins instead?
The recipe is specifically designed for mini muffin tins to match the size of miniature Reese's cups.
What makes these tarts 'decadent'?
The combination of a rich peanut butter dough and a whole chocolate peanut butter candy center makes them irresistibly rich.