These cookie cupcakes are the perfect dessert for special days, holidays, birthdays or gatherings of any kind. They will be an instant hit because they are jaw dropping delicious.
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 t. baking soda
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 large egg
16 whole, full-size Reese's peanut butter cups, unwrapped (the kind that comes in a 2 pack)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 12 cup muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to mix the peanut butter and butter. Add sugars; mix until combined; beat in egg. Add in dry ingredients, a little at a time; mix until just are incorporated.
Fill 16 muffin cups about half-full with cookie dough.
Bake 14 - 16 minutes, or until golden on the edges. They will probably sink slightly in the center.
Remove from oven; immediately place a peanut butter cup in the center of each cookie cupcake; press down lightly.
Place pans in refrigerator or freezer to cool, if desired. Once the peanut butter cups have hardened, remove the cookie cupcakes from the pans.
Makes 16