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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

August 30, 2026

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups are the perfect combination of soft, buttery cookie dough, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate ganache. Every bite is packed with gooey peanut butter and silky chocolate, making them an irresistible dessert for parties, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something sweet.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Cups:
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

For the Peanut Butter Filling:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra shine)

Instructions

 

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