Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons (36g) Dutch processed cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (150g) chopped mini Reese’s cups1

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl with a handheld mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (approximately 2-3 minutes). Turn the mixer speed down to medium, add the egg and vanilla, and beat again until combined.

3. 3

   With the mixer on low, slowly add flour mixture and beat until just combined. Add the chopped peanut butter cups and continue mixing until evenly dispersed. Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. You can also portion out the dough and chill it in balls, if you prefer.

4. 4

   When you are ready to bake the cookies, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC).

5. 5

   Using a cookie scoop (I use this #50 cookie scoop for all of my standard size cookies), roll the dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and center is no longer shiny. Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature up to 1 week. Baked cookies can be frozen, up to 2 months. Rolled cookie dough can be frozen, up to 3 months. Place on baking sheet and add 1-2 minutes to baking time.