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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies: The Guilt-Free Indulgence You Never Knew You Needed

If you're like me, peanut butter cups are a love language. But let’s be honest—those glorious, gooey confections often come with enough sugar and fat to make your taste buds cha-cha while your conscience takes a backseat. Enter the Peanut Butter Cup Cookies of your dreams: all the rich, nutty, chocolatey goodness with a cheeky health-conscious twist that keeps you coming back for more.

Why These Cookies Rock Your Health-Conscious World

First off, these cookies are not about skimping on flavor. Nope, they pack the peanut butter punch and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate vibes like no other.

The Crunchy-Chewy Magic

These cookies strike the perfect balance between chewy and crunchy. Why? Because the oats lend texture, the peanut butter keeps them soft and moist, and that slight caramelizing on the edges gives you the crunch you crave. And surprise—the peanut butter cups or chips inside soften but don’t totally melt, handing you bite after glorious bite of melty chocolate meets nutty dream.

Perfect Pairings and Serving Tips

Glass of almond milk: To dunk or not to dunk? That is always the question.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt: For that salty-sweet knockout combo.
Serve warm: Because warm cookies = happy soul.

The Skinny Fork Verdict

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are that sneaky treat you can feel good about munching any time of day. They’re quick, simple, and make everyone wonder if you’re hiding something naughty in your baking. Spoiler: it’s just some smart swaps and a whole lot of love. So go ahead, bake a batch, and enjoy the classic peanut butter cup goodness—only lighter, healthier, and with way more quirk.

Pro tip: Double the recipe because these cookies disappear faster than you can say "pass the peanut butter!"

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cookies (4 Ingredients!)

Yield: 6

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 2 MinCook time: 10 MinInactive time: 20 MinTotal time: 32 Min

All the rich, nutty, chocolatey goodness with a cheeky health-conscious twist that keeps you coming back for more!

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp. Egg
2 Tbsp. Sugar
6 Mini Peanut Butter Cups

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and set out your small mini muffin baking pan.
Mix together the 2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter, 2 Tbsp. Egg, and 2 Tbsp. Sugar together in a small bowl.
Scoop the dough out into 1 Tbsp. amounts into the prepared the baking sheet.
Press 1 Mini Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each.
Place in the oven to bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are starting to brown.
Once done, remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recommended Products

Amazon Grocery, Creamy Peanut Butter

Domino, Granulated White Sugar

Reese Miniatures Minis Milk Chocolate

Nutrition Facts

Calories

166

Fat (grams)

10 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2 g

Carbs (grams)

16 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

15 g

Sugar (grams)

14 g

Protein (grams)

6 g

Sodium (milligrams)

91 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

57 mg

Nutritional Claims: Low Sodium • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly •Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Dairy Free • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Milk Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Fodmap Free • Kosher • B Healthy • Dairy Free Aged