Keto Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Prep: 55 min60 servingsmedium
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups with Chocolate Centers

These irresistible cookie cups combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in bite-sized treats perfect for parties, bake sales, or satisfying sweet cravings. Made with gluten-free cookie mix and topped with miniature peanut butter cups, they offer a delightful contrast of textures - soft, chewy cookie base with a rich chocolate-peanut butter center. The individual portion size makes them ideal for gatherings where finger foods are preferred, and they're sure to disappear quickly from any dessert table.

VegetarianGluten-FreeKeto

Ingredients

60 servings
  • 1 box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, 19 oz
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup butter, softened
    vegan butter1:1dairy-freevegandairy-free

    texture may be slightly different

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  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    vegan butter1:1dairy-freevegandairy-free

    texture may be slightly different

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  • 60 Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped
    vegan butter1:1dairy-freevegandairy-free

    texture may be slightly different

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 375°F and place mini paper baking cups in 24 mini muffin cups

  2. 2

    Mix cookie mix, egg, butter and vanilla with spoon in large bowl

  3. 3

    Stir in peanut butter until combined

  4. 4

    Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place in muffin cups

  5. 5

    Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until just lightly browned

  6. 6

    Immediately press peanut butter cup candy into center of each cookie

  7. 7

    Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to cooling rack

  8. 8

    Cool completely before serving

  9. 9

    Repeat with remaining dough

Tips

Tip 1

Press the peanut butter cups into the warm cookies immediately after baking for the best seal and appearance.

Tip 2

Let cookies cool completely in the pan before removing to prevent the chocolate from melting and creating a mess.

Tip 3

Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain the perfect texture balance.

Good to Know

Storage

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week

Make Ahead

Can be made 2-3 days ahead and stored covered

Serve With

Serve at room temperature for best texture

Common Mistakes

Watch

Don't overbake or cookies will become hard and difficult to bite

Watch

Press peanut butter cups immediately while cookies are warm to avoid cracking

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

butter→
vegan butter1:1dairy-freevegandairy-free

texture may be slightly different

Full guide →
Reese's cups→
dairy-free chocolate cups1:1dairy-freevegan

flavor will be different

Gluten-Free Swaps

Betty Crocker mix→
any gluten-free chocolate chip cookie mix1:1gluten-free

use 19 oz box

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FAQ

Can I use regular cookie mix instead of gluten-free?

Yes, you can substitute regular chocolate chip cookie mix using the same measurements and method. The texture will be very similar.

What if I don't have mini muffin pans?

You can make these as regular cookies on a baking sheet, but press the peanut butter cups on top instead of into centers.

How long do these keep fresh?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The chocolate may bloom slightly but taste remains good.