Giant Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Indulge your sweet tooth with these Giant Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, a decadent fusion of rich, creamy peanut butter and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. Each oversized cookie hides a delightful surprise: a whole miniature chocolate peanut butter cup nestled in the center, creating the ultimate flavor-packed bite. Made with pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, these cookies are irresistibly soft, chewy, and boast a golden, lightly crisp edge. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike, this recipe is quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or served alongside a cold glass of milk, these indulgent cookies are a bakery-style treat you can easily whip up at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 12 pieces miniature chocolate peanut butter cups

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the peanut butter to the bowl and mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 7

Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup or large cookie scoop, portion the dough into 12 large balls. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.

Step 8

Press one miniature chocolate peanut butter cup into the center of each dough ball, folding the dough around it so the candy is fully enclosed.

Step 9

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 10

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Do not overbake.

Step 11

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Enjoy these giant peanut butter cup cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1285 grams (1285.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5601

Total Fat 263.50g	338%
Saturated Fat 99.70g	499%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 3934mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 740.00g	269%
Dietary Fiber 29.00g	104%
Total Sugars 465.90g
Protein 115.30g	231%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 496mg	38%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 2489mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 51.1%