Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a late-night treat, these mini cookie cups are baked in a muffin tin for the ultimate bite-sized indulgence.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla extract, beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place each in the muffin tin.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.
Use mini muffin tins for perfect cookie cup shape.
For a richer taste, try dark chocolate chips.
Dough can be made ahead and frozen.