recipe share: Peanut Butter Cup Cookies!

Hi All!

I thought I'd share a recipe I came across in one of my cookbooks. You see, sometimes when I feel like getting creative, but the kids are right at might ankles, and when I feel a chocolate/sweet craving coming on - I BAKE. *lol* SO not good for the waistline, but it sure makes my tummy happy. :)

So here's the recipe:

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES...(from Taste of Home)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups choped peanut butter cups (about six 1.6 ouce packages) - I used a pack of of the minis

In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beait in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly broned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Pardon the poor light in the picture - I was having photography issues that morning! *lol*

The verdict? DEEEELISH.

The recipe yieled a ton - like about 5 dozen and I used a 1 1/2 tbsp cookie scoop. I made these cookies last week for my co-workers and they totally enjoyed them. They're my best taste-testers since my husband isn't too fond of anything but chocolate chip cookies. The peanut butter cups might be too adventurous for him! *lol*

If you try this recipe out, I'd love to know what you think!

Anyway, linking up to:

Love love LOVE Mel's blog and photography skills! And I love the fact that she's local and I met her once - check it out HERE! She's always got some really cool stories, easy-peasy recipes that I always want to try out, and her kids are too adorable! Check her blog out when you get a chance! :)

Anyway, TGIS - Thank Goodness it's SATURDAY! I don't have much planned to day, but I'm hoping to bang out some DT projects and get some work done! I'm 3/4 done with Christmas shopping! YAY! :)

Have you all have a a fabulous day! :)

Comments

[wendyp81]

Reeses are my favorite treat! These sound yummy!

[Laurie]

Oooohhh sounds yummy!! I LOVE Taste of Home, used to get this mag, not sure why I stopped. :) TFS the recipe, going to copy it and add to my stash!
Laurie
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[Letillia]

Mmmmm sounds Delish! Me and the Crew may have to try these out! Thanks for Sharing w/ us!

Letillia

[Corinne]

Yum! Yum!! Yum! So sad I missed out on the party and cookies! TFS!