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Deliciously baked peanut butter cookie bites on a plate

Peanut Butter Cookie Bites

Peanut Butter Cookie Bites are easy, delicious treats that combine creamy peanut butter with soft, chewy texture, perfect for a quick snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter, softened Adds richness and moisture to the cookie dough.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Provides flavor and gives the cookies their name.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies and helps with texture.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed Adds a hint of caramel flavor and moisture.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together and adds structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor of the cookie.
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour The main structure to create the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent for a light texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Provides extra sweetness and chocolate flavor.
Topping
  • 24 pieces Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Adds a rich chocolatey surprise.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add an egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Lightly grease a mini muffin pan and roll the dough into 2.5 cm balls. Place each ball into a muffin cup.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
  3. While the cookies are still warm, press a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie.
  4. Allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Don't overmix to keep cookies tender and fluffy. Adjust bake time by checking one or two minutes before the suggested time for perfectly baked bites.