These Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookies and creamy peanut butter cups, creating the perfect bite-sized indulgence. With a rich, buttery cookie base, melty chocolate chips, and the unmistakable nuttiness of Reese’s, these treats are ideal for parties, snack cravings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether served warm or chilled, they deliver pure dessert bliss in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 24 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips:
- Gently mix in semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form the Cookie Bites:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them in the prepared mini muffin tin.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown.
- Add the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie bite.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookie bites cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm for a gooey texture or chilled for a firmer bite!
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