In this post, we'll show you how to make Muffin Tin Peanut Butter Cup Cookies. This muffin-tin recipe puts a creative twist on Peanut Butter Cookies.
We feature our popular 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe and bake them inside a mini muffin tin. Immediately after the cookies are removed from the oven, a mini peanut butter cup is pressed into them. The result is a chocolate peanut butter cup muffin tin cookie that's so good you'll never forget it!
Ingredients
Before starting this recipe, you'll want to verify that you have the following simple ingredients:
- Creamy peanut butter
- Egg
- Granulated sugar
- Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Equipment and Supplies Needed
We used the following equipment and supplies to make this recipe. Items that are optional or can be substituted will be noted.
- 24-count mini muffin tin - This size works perfectly for this exact dough amount and cookie cup size.
- non-stick spray - a must to ensure cookies come out effortlessly.
- rubber spatula - for scraping down the mixing bowl sides to get every last bit of dough.
- measuring cups - top measure out sugar and peanut butter.
- wooden spoon - to mix the cookie dough batter.
- plastic knife - to help remove the baked cookies from the pan without scratching the pan.
Recipe Tips
This recipe is easy to make if you know the right tips and tricks! Here are my tips for ensuring your Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cookies come out perfectly.
Peanut Butter
For best results, I recommend only using smooth, creamy peanut butter. I do not believe chunky would work well for these since it would make the edges really bumpy and most likely hard to remove from the pan. Natural, or unsweetened peanut butter would also ruin the smooth cup shape.
Removal
Removing these cookie cups can be tricky if you do not follow these simple tips.
- Use a non-stick mini muffin pan
- Baking spray is a must. We prefer the Baker's Joy brand which always provides optimal results for us.
- Once cooled, a plastic knife (hello takeout) can easily help loosen these cookies.
Storage
If you want to store your Mini Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies, just follow these easy steps.
Room Temperature
- Allow cookies to fully cool. This will take 2 hours since the chocolate will essentially have to re-harden.
- Once cookies have cooled, store them in an air-tight container in a single layer (if possible). If not, you can store them on top of each other, but it might ruin the smooth tops of the peanut butter cups if they stick.
Freezer
- Allow cookies to fully cool. This will take 2 hours since the chocolate will essentially have to re-harden.
- Once cooled, add cookies to a sheet pan and freeze in a single layer. Once frozen (about 2 hours), add them to a zippered freezer bag or freezer-safe storage container. These will last for up to 30 days for best taste.
- To enjoy, allow them to thaw at room temperature. You can also microwave them for 15 seconds to slightly warm them for that gooey chocolate texture.
Recipe
Follow the recipe below to make 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Cookies This recipe makes 24 cookies, but you can adjust the recipe card for other serving sizes if you would like to double or triple this easy cookie recipe.
Muffin Tin Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Equipment
- 24-count mini muffin tin
- non-stick spray
- rubber spatula
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
- plastic knife
Ingredients
- 24 REESE'S Mini Peanut Butter Cups unwrapped
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Spray the mini muffin tin with nonstick baking spray.
- Combine all ingredient expect the REESE'S Cups in a mixing bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Dough will be thick and not overly sticky.
- Form 24 one-inch sized balls and place them into each muffin tine cavity.
- Gently press down each ball to create a depression in the center of each.
- Bake cookies for 10 minutes. Cookies will be slightly golden, and firm when gently touched. Remove cookies from the oven, and place them on the stovetop.
- Add one REESE'S Mini Cup to each cookie center. Allow cookies to cool before removing them with a plastic knife from the tin. Cookies should come out easily. Enjoy!
Princess says
Was good