Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
Soft and gooey peanut butter cookie cups filled with rich chocolate fudge, these easy and healthier treats are a perfect indulgence for any peanut butter and chocolate lover.
Equipment
- Fork
Ingredients
- 80 g Peanut Butter (⅓ cup)
- 100 g Liquid Sweetener (¼ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract - optional
- 120 g Flour (1 cup)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
For the Fudge Filling
- 70 g Dark Chocolate (½ cup roughly chopped)
- 40 g Peanut Butter (3 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) or 160°C for fan ovens.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, liquid sweetener, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Add the flour and baking powder, then fold until just combined.
- Divide the dough into eight equal portions and place them in a muffin tray. If the dough is sticky, refrigerate it for 10–15 minutes before handling.
- Bake for 13 minutes. The cookie cups will still be soft and gooey but will set as they cool.
- While still warm, press the center of each cookie with a spoon or teaspoon to create a well for the filling.
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, or over a double boiler. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the chocolate mixture into the wells of the cookie cups.
- Chill the cookie cups in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes to allow the filling to set.
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Notes
TIPS & NOTES:
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your cookie cups will come out perfectly.
MORE INFO:
Read the blog post for a more in-depth explanation of how to make these cookie cups and more tips and storage instructions.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.
- Chill Sticky Dough: If the cookie dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate it for 10–15 minutes before shaping.
- Use Silicone Trays: Silicone muffin trays make it easier to remove the cookie cups without sticking. If using a metal tray, grease it well or use paper liners.
- Don’t Overbake: The cookie cups will be soft and gooey when removed from the oven. This is ideal as they will firm up as they cool.
- Smooth Chocolate Filling: Stir melted chocolate and peanut butter thoroughly to achieve a silky, fudge-like consistency.
- Get Creative: Customize your cookie cups with add-ins like crushed nuts, a sprinkle of sea salt, or a drizzle of extra chocolate on top.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
Serving Size
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.4
g
18
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Protein
6.8
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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