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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

June 11, 2017 · by munchiesandmunchkins · 28 Comments

I have to warn you in advance of the incredible indulgence and satisfaction you will gain from these cookies if you were to make them. You will want to make them over and over again. I made three batches this weekend alone. In my defence I like to thoroughly test a recipe before I share it with you guys but these cookies did not last long in my house although I did of course share them with family members.. a little anyway.

I am a real fan of anything which combines salty and sweet, salted caramel is one of my greatest addictions and these Peanut Butter Cup cookies manage to tick all of the boxes. The cookie is sweet but not overpoweringly so and the peanut butter is salty and rich and unctuous..I do so love that word. You could adapt the sizes and make them bigger or smaller, I went for fairly large ones similar in size to a Millie’s cookie or the one you get in coffee shops. The most important thing to remember in this recipe is to chill the dough and also freeze your dollops of peanut butter ( I picked up this tip from the late Izzie King from the Coriander Queen blog, she was a pretty clever baker ) as it makes it so much easier to work with and stops them spreading too much and just becoming a swirly mess.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

You will need:

225g softened butter

225g golden caster sugar

175g self raising flour

50g cocoa powder

30ml golden syrup

10 teaspoons of peanut butter

First you need to place your dollops of peanut butter on a sheet of baking paper and freeze for at least an hour, don’t remove from freezer until your dough is ready.

In a large mixing bowl, combine your butter, sugar and syrup before adding your flour and cocoa powder. Mix well to form a smooth cookie dough mixture. Cover and pop in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 180c. Remove your dough from fridge and peanut butter from freezer. Take a lump of dough and press a dollop of Peanut Butter into the middle, press the dough around it so the peanut butter is completely covered. You should be able to make between 8-10 depending on how large you want your cookies to be. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove and leave to cool for at least 10-15 minutes, don’t attempt to move as they will just fall apart.

Now just try and stop yourself eating them all in one go because I have to tell you that these are even better the next day when the layers have firmed a little and they are an absolute delight with a cup of tea. I am currently testing a batch of the uncooked but formed dough balls in the freezer to see how well they cook from frozen. I think these would just be the ultimate treat to serve impromptu guests. I’ll keep you posted on how they turn out.

 

 

 

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  1. Stacey MacNaught says

    June 11, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    These look absolutely amazing! I’m with you on the salty and sweet page too.

    Will be giving these a go next weekend!

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  2. hannah says

    June 12, 2017 at 9:29 am

    These do look really good and they look really easy to make too

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    June 12, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Oh wow, I was just having a peanut butter conversation with my son earlier! He would love these

    Reply
  4. Joanna says

    June 12, 2017 at 11:12 am

    I can just imagine how delicious these cookies are! I am not a fan of peanut butter on its own but I love Reeses peanut butter cups and I can imagine that these cookies taste very similar.

    Reply
  5. nicol says

    June 12, 2017 at 11:17 am

    i actually threw my peanut butter away and regret it after seeing this!

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  6. Gareth Torrance says

    June 12, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    If I actually liked Peanut Butter, I’d give these a go, haha

    Reply
  7. Jen says

    June 12, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    My Mother used to make peanut butter cookies when I was younger, and they were really moreish. Your recipe looks just as delicious and a perfect treat.

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  8. Sarah Bailey says

    June 12, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Oh yum yes please, these sound like perfect treat to go with the cup of tea I just made 😉

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  9. Jess says

    June 12, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Oh my good gosh! These have given me serious cravings!!

    Reply
  10. Nayna Kanabar says

    June 12, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    These look so delicious and droolworthy, booking marking to make soon.

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  11. Vicky says

    June 12, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Oh my goodness these sound delicious. I’m not a big fan of peanut butter flavoured things you get in the shops because I think it tastes artificial but making something like this at home would be yummy. You are right that it would be a struggle to save any for the next day.

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  12. Lilinha says

    June 12, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    I love cookies but somehow I have never made peanut butter cookies before,. They look delicious!

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  13. CHARLOTTE EVANS says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:39 am

    oh wow these looks so delicious I am sure they would go down well in our house! 🙂 xx

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  14. Yaya says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Oh my goodness these look mouthwatering! I love peanut butter (as it appears many Americans do) and the sound of these cookies makes me want to take out my apron and get to baking!

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  15. Ana De- Jesus says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Ooh peanut butter cup cookies look so good and would be great with coffee and tea. Great photos xx

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  16. Jo of Jo's Kitchen says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:26 am

    These look very delicious indeed! Love the freezing the peanut butter tip too xxx

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  17. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Ah, and there I thought I was going to see Reese’s peanut butter cups in the recipe. No matter, it’s even better if you create something without being dependent on brand names and specific products. Now, may I have a cookie?!?

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  18. Rhian Westbury says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I am obsessed with peanut butter so these would be my perfect cookie, I might have to give them a go, and what a shame my other half doesn’t like peanut butter so I’d have to eat them all to myself x

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  19. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    June 13, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    THREE BATCHES?! It’s a hard life being a blogger isn’t it ahahaha. Love that ooey gooey middle. These look fab!

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  20. Louise Smith says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Ooh, how nice do these look?! I never used to like peanut butter, but I bought some to try the other day as my tastes have definitely changed over the years. i hope I like it now! If so, I’ll definitely be giving these a try 🙂

    Louise x

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  21. Jenni says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    They look amazing! Easy to make too which is a bonus 🙂

    Reply
  22. Natasha Mairs says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    Now these sound like my kind of cookies. I love peanut butter and slated caramel. Will have to nick your recipe

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  23. Mel says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    These look fantastic! Totally agree about salty and sweet too! May have to give your recipe a try

    Reply
  24. francesca says

    June 14, 2017 at 9:56 am

    OMG these are insane!!! I love peanut butter so this is like a dream come true!!

    Reply
  25. Dannii says

    June 15, 2017 at 5:46 am

    Even though I am obsessed with peanut butter, I have never had a peanut butter cookie. I might have to make some, as Dave is allergic so I wouldn’t have to share them haha

    Reply
  26. Sarah Hailey says

    June 22, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    These would be so dangerous for me! I’m a chocolate and peanut butter addict so this combination is too good to resist. Genius!

    Reply
  27. Olivia Mayers says

    July 27, 2020 at 8:18 am

    I will definately try this recepie , my husband absolutely loves all types of chokolate cookies

    Reply

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