Peanut Butter Cookie Bites
Soft, buttery cookie bites with a gooey peanut butter center and a sprinkle of chocolate chips. They’re baked in muffin cups for the perfect bite-sized treat that’s both fun to make and irresistible to eat.
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Ingredients
Dough Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Peanut Butter Layer
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Mix-ins & Toppings
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed Reese’s Pieces chopped peanuts, or mini M&Ms (optional)
For Finishing
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth, then mix in flour until a soft dough forms. If sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time.
- In another bowl, combine peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Shape into 24–30 small balls and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm.
- Press cookie dough into each muffin cup, forming a shallow well. Place a chilled peanut butter ball in each well, sprinkle with chocolate chips and optional crushed candies or nuts, then cover lightly with more dough.
- Brush tops with an egg yolk–water wash for a golden finish. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and tops set.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Centers will be gooey at first but firm as they cool.