Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
  • 36 dark chocolate peanut butter cups

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter and peanut butter until melted; stir until smooth and let cool.Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.In a large mixing bowl, stir the melted butter and peanut butter together with sugars until it forms a thick paste. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir until incorporated. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until it comes together, using your hands if necessary. The dough may seem crumbly at first but should come together eventually. Mix in chocolate chips.Scoop dough by the heaping tablespoon (a medium cookie scoop is the perfect portion size). Split and slightly flatten one half in your palm. Place peanut butter cup on top and then smoosh remaining dough around so it is completely encased in dough. Arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving about two inches of space between cookies.Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until centers are set and edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes (or longer) on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.