Peanut Butter Paradise Cookies: A Heavenly Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 12 pieces mini peanut butter cups, cut in half

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and stir until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt, then gradually add it to the peanut butter mixture until just combined.
5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Gently press the back of a half peanut butter cup into each cookie dough ball, making sure it is partially submerged.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still slightly soft.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.