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Peanut Butter-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies stuffed chock-full of peanut butter cup pieces.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 22 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 c {1 stick} butter
  • 1/2 c creamy peanut butter
  • 2/3 c brown sugar
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c chopped peanut butter cups

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • 2. Place butter and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and place in microwave for approx. 30 seconds, or until butter is melted. Stir until smooth and pour into separate mixing bowl. Add sugars and beat until completely combined.
  • 3. Add in egg, egg yolk and vanilla and beat until combined. Gradually add in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in peanut butter cups.
  • 4. Scoop dough into balls using a cookie scoop and place 2" apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are just beginning to turn golden. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes on cookie sheets, then move to wire racks to cool completely.