Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) creamy peanut butter (Skippy or Jif)
  • 2 ¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 36 Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  8. Use a small cookie scoop (or a spoon) to portion out small balls of dough. Gently flatten each ball slightly.
  9. Press a Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each flattened dough ball, ensuring it's mostly covered by the dough.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.