Reese’s Cookie Cups – Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites
These Reese’s Cookie Cups are gooey, chocolatey peanut butter bites made with soft cookie dough and mini Reese’s cups baked right in the center. They’re the perfect quick treat for parties, holidays, or when you’re just craving a sweet and salty combo. Best part? They only take 20 minutes from start to finish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional for extra gooey-ness)
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24 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease or line a 24-count mini muffin tin.
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Make the Dough:
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips if using.
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Assemble the Cookie Cups:
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin cup and press down slightly.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
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Add Reese’s Cups:
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Immediately press one mini Reese’s cup into the center of each cookie cup while they’re still warm.
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Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
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For an extra gooey center, underbake slightly and let them finish setting in the pan.
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You can use store-bought cookie dough to speed things up—just fill, bake, and press in the Reese’s!
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.