Indulge in these irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups — a delicious twist on classic cookies! This easy dessert combines creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips baked into a soft cookie cup. Perfect for parties, lunchbox treats, or sweet cravings.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional: chocolate pieces or mini peanut butter cups for topping
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
In a bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Scoop dough into muffin pan wells, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
While still warm, press a chocolate piece or mini peanut butter cup into the center.
Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Use a cookie scoop for even portions.
For a gooey center, slightly underbake.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
You can swap chocolate chips for chopped nuts or caramel bits.