Peanut Butter Delight Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich cookie dough and luscious miniature peanut butter cups with our Peanut Butter Delight Cookies. These delightful treats are deceptively simple to make, yet they deliver a gourmet experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, these cookies will impress friends and family alike. And don't forget, you can swap the peanut butter cups for Rolos if you're feeling adventurous! Quick to prepare, and requiring just two main ingredients, you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time with these delightful bites.
24
Servings
75
Calories
2
Ingredients
Ingredients
miniature peanut butter cups
1 package (18-24 count) (unwrapped and chilled in the freezer)
refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough or sugar cookie dough
1 package (18 ounces) (ready to scoop)
Instructions
1
Start by placing the unwrapped miniature peanut butter cups in the freezer to firm up while you prepare the dough.
2
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3
Grease a miniature muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
4
Roll 1-inch balls of either refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough or sugar cookie dough, and place them in each cup of the muffin tin, making sure they are evenly spaced.
5
Bake the cookies for approximately 7-8 minutes or about 5 minutes less than the package instructions recommend. They should be lightly golden.
6
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and keep the cookies in the pans. Immediately take the peanut butter cups out of the freezer and gently press one into the center of each cookie. The cookies might puff up a bit, so be gentle to ensure the candy stays in the center.
7
Allow the cookies to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
3.75g
Fat
1.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Peanut Butter Delight Cookies?
They are a delightful treat made by combining rich cookie dough with miniature peanut butter cups in a mini muffin tin.
How many main ingredients are required?
This recipe requires only two main ingredients: cookie dough and miniature peanut butter cups.
What type of dough can I use?
You can use either refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough or refrigerated sugar cookie dough.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How do I prepare the miniature muffin tin?
You should grease the miniature muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
How large should the dough balls be?
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls before placing them into the muffin tin cups.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for approximately 7 to 8 minutes, or about 5 minutes less than the dough package instructions suggest.
Why should I put the peanut butter cups in the freezer?
Placing them in the freezer helps them stay firm when you press them into the hot cookies.
When do I add the peanut butter cups to the cookies?
Add them immediately after removing the muffin tin from the oven while the cookies are still hot.
How do I insert the peanut butter cups?
Gently press one unwrapped, chilled peanut butter cup into the center of each baked cookie.
Can I use a different candy besides peanut butter cups?
Yes, you can swap the peanut butter cups for Rolos if you want a different flavor profile.
How long should the cookies cool in the pan?
Allow the cookies to cool in the muffin pan for about 5 minutes.
Where should the cookies cool after the pan?
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely after the initial 5 minutes in the pan.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 24 servings.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 75 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 3.75g of fat per cookie.
How much protein is in each cookie?
Each cookie provides 1.5g of protein.
Are these cookies suitable for parties?
Yes, they are ideal for parties, potlucks, and gatherings.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is a very easy two-ingredient recipe that is quick to prepare.
Is this a kid-friendly recipe?
Yes, these cookies are noted as being kid-friendly to make and eat.
Do I need to unwrap the peanut butter cups?
Yes, make sure they are unwrapped before placing them in the freezer and pressing them into the cookies.
What size package of cookie dough is needed?
You will need one 18-ounce package of refrigerated dough.
How many peanut butter cups are needed?
You will need one package containing approximately 18 to 24 miniature cups.
What should I do if the cookies puff up?
If they puff up, simply be gentle when pressing the candy into the center.
What color should the cookies be when finished baking?
The cookies should be lightly golden when they are ready to be removed from the oven.
Can I use homemade dough?
While the recipe specifies refrigerated dough for speed, you could use a similar homemade dough recipe.
Is there chocolate in this recipe?
Yes, the miniature peanut butter cups provide a chocolate component.
Is this a quick baking recipe?
Yes, with only 7 to 8 minutes of bake time, it is very fast.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They offer a combination of soft cookie dough and a luscious candy center.
What category do these fall into?
These are categorized as cookies and desserts.