Baking the Giant Peanut Butter Cup Cookies is a delightful adventure into the world of cookie creations. With their rich flavors and chewy texture, they’re perfect for any sweet tooth. Get ready to indulge in a treat that combines peanut butter, chocolate, and crunchy peanuts into one amazing cookie experience.
If you’re looking to switch things up, you could use homemade peanut butter cookie dough, though it might require a bit more effort. For those with allergies, ensure your peanut butter cups are nut-free, or substitute with another chocolate treat. Sourcing fun candies like Reese’s Pieces and M&M’s is generally easy, but always check for freshness for the best flavor.
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Giant Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 18 ounces roll Pillsbury refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
- 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces
- 1/2 cup mini M&M’s plain chocolate candy
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped (from 6 1.6 oz packages)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, break up 18 ounces of cookie dough into pieces.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of Reese’s Pieces, 1/2 cup of mini M&M’s, and 1/2 cup of salted peanuts until well combined.
- Drop the dough by scant 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each dough ball with your fingers to a thickness of about 3/4 inch.
- Bake for 11 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown.
- Immediately upon removing them from the oven, top each cookie with 1 unwrapped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, pressing lightly into the dough.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the cookie sheets.
- For the best results, let the cookies stand for about 3 hours or until the peanut butter cups are fully set before storing them in a covered container.
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If you enjoy cookies that bring joy, the Giant Sugar Cookies are a fantastic choice. The treats are soft, sweet, and perfect for any gathering, making them a delightful companion to the Giant Peanut Butter Cup Cookies.