Peanut Butter Cup Cookies - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2024)

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111 comments on “Peanut Butter Cup Cookies”

1. M Sherman — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 @ 11:09:38 EST Reply

   What is the nutritional information? It didn’t show up on the recipe.

2. Lauren — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 @ 19:32:23 EST Reply

   I love these cookies and make them every year! I’m trying to get ahead for Christmas baking. Would it be possible to freeze the dough or the baked cookies? Do you recommend either?

   • Christy Denney — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 @ 00:29:27 EST Reply

     Yes, you can do either but I would probably freeze the baked cookies.

3. Julie Souza — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 @ 16:55:16 EST Reply

   These are wonderful! Everyone loves them at our house. I added a little bit of extra peanut butter to the dough and they were delicious!

4. Audrey Terry — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 @ 10:42:42 EST Reply

   Can these be frozen after baking

   • Christy Denney — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 @ 00:52:56 EST Reply

     Absolutely!

5. CARLA — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 @ 16:32:44 EST Reply

   This is a go to recipe!!!! To soften the butter it just needs to sit out on the counter for an hour or so – it will still be solid but blends beautifully with the sugar. This also prevents a sticky dough. I make these every year at Christmas – a true family favorite!!

6. Karen — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 @ 18:40:27 EST Reply

   This recipe is amazing! Loved making them and they were a big hit at the party. Mini muffin pan size so perfect. It made 66 mini muffins but could have been more. The last 15 I made a little smaller. Be sure DO NOT cook more than 8 minutes. If you make them a little smaller try 6 minutes. Be sure to let them cool and that your muffin pan well oiled.

7. Mary Olson — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 @ 19:30:48 EST Reply

   Can I use jif peanut butter with honey in it for these cookies?

   • Christy Denney — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 @ 01:46:27 EST Reply

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     Yes!

8. Bridget — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 @ 11:51:37 EST Reply

   Delicious recipe! I misplaced mine and these made for an excellent substitute.

   @Sue – store bought dough in no way compares to fresh, homemade cookies, but I suppose the average person wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Why you would think it is ok to make a comment like this on someone else’s recipe is beyond me.

   • Christy Denney — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 @ 01:49:55 EST Reply

     Ha thanks Bridget!

9. Sue — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 @ 09:51:02 EDT Reply

   Just buy the nestle cookie dough already cut into individual cookies. Line a mini muffin pan . Put in cups no need to flatten. bake at 350 10 minutes. Take out of the oven place a Reese cup in each. I put in the refrigerator and when cool peel off wrappers. I melt white chocolate and use a fork to drizzle across each one. You can use the Nestle peanut butter cookies or chocolate chip packages.

   • Dgall — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 @ 21:38:03 EDT Reply

     I always use the store bought cookie dough. So much easier!

10. Gail Firenze — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 @ 19:39:48 EDT Reply

    Best cookie ever. Quick to make and the best part they stay fresh and tender. They don’t turn into peanut butter cup hockey pucks.
    Thanks for a great recipe, they are now everyone’s favorite mini cookies.

    • Christy Denney — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 @ 02:13:43 EDT Reply

      Thank you!

11. Rose — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 @ 02:01:37 EDT Reply

    Hello, i’d like to try this l only have a regular size cupcake pan, how many would this recipe make in that size, also how long would l need to bake it? Thank you inadvance. Hopeto hear from you asap. Would like to make this today thursday or friday.

    • Christy Denney — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 @ 02:17:10 EDT Reply

      Sorry! I did not see this. I have never made them this big so I’m not sure.

12. Ralph @ Bakell Edible Glitter — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 @ 18:03:53 EDT Reply

    These cookies were a hit! I threw away my old peanut butter cookie recipe.

    • Christy Denney — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 @ 00:37:41 EDT Reply

      Ha that’s awesome!

    • Mary Olson — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 @ 19:29:22 EST Reply

      Can I use jif peanut butter with honey in it for these cookies?

13. Kelly — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 @ 09:45:25 EST Reply

    Can these be made with an egg substitute?

    • Christy Denney — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 @ 01:16:55 EDT Reply

      I’m sure they can but I haven’t tried it.

14. Anita — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 @ 19:46:40 EST Reply

    My dough was too sticky to form into balls. Refrigerating dough. Hopefully the dough will firm up.

    • Tara — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 @ 12:33:20 EST Reply

      These turned out great. I had no issues rolling these into balls, used 1/2 cup stick of unsalted butter at room temperature and jif creamy peanut butter. The only issue is I’m now tasked with making these for all future family get-togethers!

15. Kiki — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 @ 16:33:26 EST Reply

    A fan-fav every year no matter what candy is stuck in the middle. The only advice I would give is to use cold butter instead of room temp. Cold butter allows for them to be rolled into balls. Otherwise they’re too sticky and less sturdy!

16. Sandy Borick — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 @ 11:04:13 EST Reply

    How long should you bake them in silicone? Mine were not done in 8 mins.

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 @ 19:44:46 EST Reply

      I would add a few minutes until they aren’t doughy

17. Linda — Wed, 26 May 2021 @ 19:55:19 EDT Reply

    I have made these countless times!! They’re really good to make with the mini pb cups also. Made them as one of my Christmas cookies, bite size! I put mine in the freezer for bout 15-20 minutes so the pb cups didn’t melt. Bout 10
    minutes out and ready to eat or eat frozen!

    • Christy Denney — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 @ 01:58:17 EDT Reply

      My hubby’s favorite!

      • Anita — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 @ 19:43:20 EST Reply

        My dough was too sticky to form into balls. Refrigerating dough. Hopefully the dough will firm up.

        • Christy Denney — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 @ 19:36:36 EST Reply

          Yes you can chill it or add a tiny bit of flour if your dough is too sticky.

        • BEVERLY BECK — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 @ 13:20:24 EST Reply

          I chilled my dough for an hour.

18. Tori — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 @ 10:57:37 EDT Reply

    If I use regular size Muffin pan. And I used 1. 5 in cookie scoop would this still work?

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 @ 00:24:33 EDT Reply

      Yes, they should work!

19. Susan — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 @ 16:33:07 EDT Reply

    These are very enjoyable. Next time I would roll balls in granulated sugar for texture.

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 @ 02:08:57 EDT Reply

      Thanks!

20. Naomi Gould — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 @ 15:47:37 EST Reply

    Can I make this with a regular size muffin tin??

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 @ 02:54:13 EDT Reply

      Sure. Definitely will have to cook them longer.

21. Kiki — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 @ 20:43:36 EST Reply

    These cannot be rolled into balls! They’re sticky. Should I be using cold butter, instead?

    • Stacey — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 @ 23:29:10 EST Reply

      I made these for the first time my husband and boys loved them. I will make them again they were really good. I do have 1 question i have some friends and family members who diabetic and can’t have brown sugar. Can you still make them without it. Will they be as good.

    • Christy Denney — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 @ 02:58:11 EST Reply

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      Yeah it sounds like your dough is too warm.

22. Bobbi J Hanson — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 @ 09:51:41 EST Reply

    I have used this recipe many many times….
    I love it…. I use different candy each time….
    My favorite is Rolo…. and white reese’s
    Have used regular reese’s, Carmel m&m’s, every kind of kisses, kit kat, milky way, snickers, mr. Goodbar, you name it I’ve tried it….

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 @ 01:55:46 EST Reply

      I mean it’s all good!

23. Nick — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 @ 16:33:47 EST Reply

    If you chill.the reeses before hand it helps keep them from melting and cools the cookies faster

    • Christy Denney — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 @ 01:18:52 EST Reply

      Yes! Great tip!

24. Laurel — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 @ 23:01:09 EDT Reply

    I’m glad I made them and next time should be successful. I got 38 out of the recipe. My dough could not be rolled so I used a small cookie/ice cream scoop. I had to cook them 10 minutes and the cooling time is so much longer than expected for the peanut butter cup to be on the soft/firmer side. I had a few where the cookie could not support the butter cup. They did taste really good. Glad I made them.

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 @ 01:45:06 EDT Reply

      Glad you liked them!

25. Emma — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 @ 19:39:25 EDT Reply

    Can I make these with only 26 peanut butter cups ( and mine are the white chocolate ones)?

    • Emma — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 @ 19:41:24 EDT Reply

      I forgot to mention they are the mini ones that are wrapped

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 @ 16:21:23 EDT Reply

      Sure! you just need one for every cookie so however that works fo ryou.

26. Ellen B — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 @ 20:50:17 EST Reply

    These cookies came out great. My husband and I loved them. However, some did stick to the pan. I lightly greased the pan for the second batch and they came out much easier.

    • Christy Denney — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 @ 00:03:21 EST Reply

      Yes, greasing is good!

27. T — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 @ 08:22:29 EST Reply

    do you need to sift the flour?

    • Christy Denney — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 @ 01:07:49 EST Reply

      To be honest, I never sift anything. Haha. It always works out.

28. Laurie Robarge — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 @ 14:26:19 EST Reply

    Made them before, had no troubles. This time, the dough is way to soft. I put them in refrigerater. Hopefully the dough will harden up some so I can form them into a ball. Wondering what I did wrong. Always love your recipes, for sure.

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 @ 21:49:46 EST Reply

      Hmmm was your butter too soft? Chilling will help.

29. Stacy — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 @ 14:44:22 EDT Reply

    Best recipe for candy “stuffed” cookies. I did not need to alter this recipe at all. I used one of my measurement spoons to scoop out enough dough for each ball. (I used the half a teaspoon) and it came out perfect.

    • Christy Denney — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 @ 23:03:13 EDT Reply

      Doesn’t that make you happy?! When it’s all perfect.

30. Tonya — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 @ 19:34:11 EST Reply

    I didn’t have a mini muffin pan when I first made these so I used mini cupcake wrappers and put them in regular muffin pans. It worked great. I have also put the mini wrapers all in the roasting pan at one time to save time. A must for the holidays.

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 @ 23:37:19 EST Reply

      Awesome tip for those without a pan.

31. Maureen — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 @ 05:35:15 EST Reply

    How many cookies does one recipe yield approximately?

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 @ 23:44:26 EST Reply

      About 36! I made them today.

32. Carmine — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 @ 14:55:46 EST Reply

    Can I use. A peanut butter cookie mix?

    • Christy Denney — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 @ 23:51:41 EST Reply

      Totally! You can.

33. Lauren — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 @ 22:15:45 EST Reply

    I got creative and melted chocolate in the microwave. I used a small brush and made a hole in the cookie with a melon baller. Then I painted the hole with chocolate I’d melted. Quickly I put ina peanut butter cup then painted over the top with chocolate. Refrigerated for an hour so the chocolate could solidify. OMG! The best cookies ever and simple to make. I may try white chocolate with peanut butter and marshmallows with chocolate.

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 @ 23:06:48 EST Reply

      So glad you like them!

34. Julie — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 @ 23:23:22 EST Reply

    OMG. You are my person. Clock twins! My husband doesn’t get it, and probably neither do my kids, but it works for me…and my van clock is 3 minutes fast!!!!

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 @ 23:12:07 EST Reply

      Ha it’s the only way I function.

35. 2pots2cook — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 @ 01:16:11 EST Reply

    So simple and original ! Love it !

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 @ 23:12:31 EST Reply

      Thanks!

36. Lorina — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 @ 16:04:13 EST Reply

    Can you freeze these cookies?

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 @ 23:16:39 EST Reply

      Yes!

37. clarissa — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 @ 22:48:00 EDT Reply

    I just made these with my husband I absolutely love them!!! They are delicious. You should freeze the Reese’s as you are preparing the cookies and after the cookies were done we put them in the fridge for 10m, it really helps!

    • Christy Denney — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 @ 23:26:19 EDT Reply

      Thanks for the tip!

38. DJ — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 @ 10:41:58 EST Reply

    What temperature should these cookies be baked at? Instructions say 375 degrees but video says 350 degrees.

    • Christy Denney — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 @ 23:52:44 EDT Reply

      The instructions are correct. Not the video. Thx for catching that.

39. Vernon A. Warfle — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 @ 17:33:43 EST Reply

    Made them today came out GREAT everbody loves them.

40. Terri — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 @ 19:39:04 EST Reply

    This is the first time I have made these cookies. So easy! And so good!

41. Lorene — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 @ 20:03:11 EST Reply

    I add a red or green m&m to each one after I put in the Reese’s. Makes them prettier for Christmas

42. Mary Jo — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 @ 14:04:45 EST Reply

    These are amazing. This is a new Christmas cookie.

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 @ 23:21:37 EST Reply

      My hubby loves these.

    • Kelsey — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 @ 19:50:12 EST Reply

      My dough is way too soft and sticky. Followed the recipe exactly 4 times and every time it came out the same way. Maybe refrigerating will help…

43. Cindy Houselog — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 @ 07:12:18 EST Reply

    Love these!!! And love the Rolo idea!!! I am going to try this!!! Thank you!!!!!

    • Christy Denney — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 @ 23:36:05 EST Reply

      Rolos are awesome!

44. .Carolyn Shepeck. — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 @ 06:10:22 EST Reply

    Mini muffin pans are the only way I make cookies now. I use chocolate stars and mini snickers. This year I made sugar cookie dough and rolled in green and red sugar..

    • Christy Denney — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 @ 23:23:01 EST Reply

      Sounds delicious!

45. Kali — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 @ 17:46:32 EST Reply

    What if I don’t have a mini muffin pan?

    • Cindy s Reynolds — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 @ 14:35:04 EST Reply

      I was wondering the same thing….

    • Amber — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 @ 10:20:47 EST Reply

      I made these using just a cookie sheet and they turned out fine.

46. Gina — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 @ 20:01:11 EST Reply

    Hi how long will these stay fresh? I am debating if I need to freeze them to last until Saturday. Thanks!

    • Ronda Lynn Lowry — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 @ 08:30:44 EST Reply

      If they get hard….put a 1/4 slice of bread in with them (in a container or baggie) It will soften them right up!

47. ANGIE — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 @ 14:44:53 EST Reply

    Can this dough be made in advance abd then baked later?

    • Christy Denney — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 @ 22:14:55 EST Reply

      Of course!

48. Paulette — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 @ 18:11:12 EST Reply

    I rolled my balls of cookie dough in finely ground peanuts before I baked them. Favorite of the men who like peanuts. Delicious!

    • Christy Denney — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 @ 22:35:10 EST Reply

      Yum!

49. Julie — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 @ 14:10:38 EST Reply

    DON’T GREASE THE MUFFIN PAN!!

    • Christy Denney — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 @ 22:41:41 EST Reply

      Why?

      • Amy — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 @ 10:39:03 EDT Reply

        BECAUSE SHE SAID SO!!

50. Renee — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 @ 17:43:12 EDT Reply

    Hi Christy, I was wondering if I can use margarine if its 80% veg. oil based? Also can I make these to sell at my church’s yard sale? There trying to raise money to buy some land and build a church as we are meeting in our town liberary.

    • Christy Denney — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 @ 00:03:19 EDT Reply

      They would be great for a yard sale! I haven’t used margarine so I can’t say for sure how they would turn out.

51. Sonja — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 @ 21:35:07 EDT Reply

    My granddaughter is getting married and I would like to make these..Can these be frozen???
    THANK YOU

    • Christy Denney — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 @ 00:02:39 EDT Reply

      Yes. Absolutely!

52. Sheila — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 @ 20:37:20 EST Reply

    salted butter or unsalted?

    • Christy Denney — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 @ 21:29:45 EST Reply

      I use unsalted. Thanks for the note.

53. BNicklin — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 @ 21:10:02 EST Reply

    wonder how these would taste with rolo’s?

    • Christy Denney — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 @ 23:11:43 EST Reply

      I think they would be great!

54. Jayel — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 @ 23:02:56 EDT Reply

    I have an even easier method. I use slice and bake peanut butter cookies. Cut the roll into 9 slices and cut the slices into quarters. You can use mini muffin papers and put all 3 dozen in a roasting pan and have them out as fast as the cookies can bake.

55. Shawnna — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 @ 19:31:49 EDT Reply

    Oh my word!! Delish!

    • Elyse — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 @ 19:56:34 EDT Reply

      I’ve been making something similar for years. My family likes them with chocolate chip cookie dough instead of peanut butter. And….for this particular cookie, I just use ready made chocolate chip dough. Love how fast these come together. One thing I do to speed up the process is to put the whole pan into the freezer for 15-20 minutes after they come out of the oven….then they just pop out of the pan, and they’re ready to go.

      • vinita — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 @ 00:11:55 EST Reply

        Hi, can you please let me know what temperature you bake the cookies and how long they stay in the oven?
        Thanks 🙂

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