Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies made with Reese’s minis – milk required!
Chris has been asking for cookies lately. Like, as in, nightly. I’ll hear him in the kitchen, doors opening and closing and then…
“Don’t we have any cookies in the house Trish?”
“Sorry!”
Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
So, I finally gave in and made some cookies. I started with our favorite candy – Reese’s – and then took them totally over the top in terms of chocolate. These cookies are mega-fast to make and while they are not “no-bake” they take only about seven minutes in the oven so it’s almost no-bake 😉
Bryce helped me pull these together and I am totally ashamed to admit it but they’re already gone. Reece came home and inhaled THREE cookies before I even found out what was happening. Then he was pulling this cute little trick where he’d grab a cookie and take it to someone saying, “Here! I got you a cookie. What? Oh, you don’t want it right now? Okay. I guess I’ll have to eat it then since I already picked it up…”
That trick worked a couple of times until I realized that I was being totally manipulated. It was kind of hard to blame the kid. These cookies are GOOD. Super soft and chewy on the inside with a delicate crunch on the exterior. Kinda perfect actually. I will make one little recommendation and that is – have some milk nearby. These cookies are fabulous on their own but man – with some milk – I feel like I’ve died and gone to chocolate heaven!
So, the good news is I made cookies for Chris. The bad news is that they’re gone. More good news – that just means I’ll have to make another batch!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter I used Skippy Natural
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups Reese's minis peanut butter cups divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Cream sugars, butter and peanut butter together until light and fluffy.
- Add in egg, vanilla and water and beat until well blended.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients.
- Fold in one cup of Reese's minis.
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared cookie sheet. Dough is very thick.
- Flatten each cookie slightly and add 1-2 Reese's minis to the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes or until they are set. Do not over bake.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
Nutrition
More cookies we love:
Chocolate Toffee No Bake Cookies
Reese’s Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars
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Shiva mantra says
Oooo! This looks so good!
Christina says
I made these for a friend’s barbecue, and they lasted *MAYBE* five minutes. I’m definitely making them again, and probably a double batch! These are fantastic!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! That sounds very familiar to me 🙂 My family just can’t get enough of these cookies. A double batch sounds like a smart move to me! Have a wonderful weekend!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
These look AMAZING!!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Claire!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
Oh my word – these sound fantastic! Chocolate, peanut butter AND peanut butter cups – so indulgent! I’d be thrilled if you’d come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-2/
Mia says
These look so good! Do you think they would still work without adding the peanut butter, so the dough part is only chocolate?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Not for this recipe Mia. The peanut butter is part of the fat for the recipe. You could try replacing the peanut butter with an equal amount of butter and it should work. Good luck!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
Mmmmmm! These look incredible! No wonder the kiddos were sneaking off with them! 😉 I popped over from House of Hepworths–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! They are pretty darn good 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by Abby!
Danielle says
Those look delicious!!
Happy Tuesday!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Danielle!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I’m a cookie-holic and I loooove pb cups, too! Plus gotta love the instant gratification factor of only 7 minutes in the oven 😉
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Can’t beat 7 minutes 🙂 Thanks Kayle!
Kara says
Thanks for sharing another fabulous recipe!! Can’t wait to make them.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kara!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
I love that the cookies themselves are chocolate….that just adds to the fabulousness of these, Trish. Another YUMMY creation, my friend!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely a cookie that requires milk 😉
Mackenzie says
Trish these look absolutely awesome; great pics! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
SOOO yummy 🙂
Alyssa Rivers says
These look perfect! Pinned!
carrian says
Those look so soft and wonderful!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s such a great recipe Carrian – we just love it!