PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE CUPS

Peanut Butter Fudge Cups are a delightful twist on classic treat, making them a great addition to any dessert table. These chocolate peanut butter cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a gooey chocolate fudge filling that elevates the cookie experience. 

Whether preparing for a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet craving, these peanut butter cookie cups with fudge filling offer a delicious solution. The flavors and textures of these cookie cups make them a standout choice, promising to impress anyone who takes a bite!

Be sure to check out our updated collection of PERFECT POTLUCK RECIPES and COOKIE CUP RECIPES here!

Delightful Peanut Butter Cookies Filled with Chocolate Fudge

Our recipe for Peanut Butter Cookie Cups with fudge filling combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate. The balance between the rich chocolate fudge and the creamy peanut butter ensures a satisfying experience.

While the cookies bake, their edges become perfectly crisp while the centers remain soft and melty. This contrast in texture creates a satisfying bite that is hard to resist. The simplicity of the fudge filling makes this recipe accessible, allowing both novice and experienced bakers to achieve impressive results.

The visual appeal of the cookie cups, filled with luscious fudge, makes them a great dessert to share with family and friends!

Why you’ll love this Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

• Amazing flavor. Peanut butter cookie cups combine two favorites into one delightful treat. The balance between the rich chocolate fudge and the creamy peanut butter ensures a satisfying experience.
• Simple steps. The recipe’s simplicity makes it accessible for all skill levels. It requires minimal ingredients and steps, ensuring that anyone can achieve tasty results.
• Great for any occasion. The appealing presentation of these cups makes them visually enticing. They serve well for gatherings and impress guests, making them a preferred choice for events. Whether for a party, a lunchbox treat, or an afternoon snack, these cookie cups stand out.

Peanut Butter Fudge Cup Ingredients

Butter: You will need ½ cup of butter, softened (or coconut oil), for rich tasting treats.

Peanut butter: Add ½ cup of creamy peanut butter for incredible flavor and texture too.

Sugar: Using ½ cup of white sugar will make the cookie cups soft and chewy.

Brown sugar: For a wonderful depth of flavor in this cookie dough, add in ½ cup of packed brown sugar.

Egg: Help bind the ingredients together by using 1 egg in the dough.

Vanilla extract: Enhance the amazing flavors in this recipe with ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Flour: The structural base of the cookie dough is 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour.

Baking soda: For the cookie cups to rise as they bake, you need ¾ teaspoon of baking soda.

Salt: Balance the sweetness of the dough by adding ½ teaspoon of salt.

Fudge Filling

Chocolate chips: You need 1 cup of each milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips for the chocolatey base of this fudge.

Condensed milk: Create a smooth and creamy fudge filling by using one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk.

Vanilla extract: Give the filling a subtle vanilla flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

How to make Peanut Butter Cookie Fudge Cups

Prep

Get started by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Then spray a mini muffin pan liberally with cooking spray.

Cookie dough

Now, using a hand mixer, cream the butter, peanut butter, and white and brown sugars until combined. Then mix in the egg and vanilla extract. 

Next add in the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until combined and a soft dough forms.

Proceed to measure out the dough into 1 TBSP scoops. I use my 1 TBSP cookie scoop so this process is super-fast! No need to shape the cookies, just place each scoop in one compartment of a mini muffin tin.

Bake

Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Shape

Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately make wells in the center of each using a melon baller or a 1 tsp measuring spoon. Make a good size well in the center so that you can add a lot of fudge! Let them cool in the pan for 8-10 minutes. Then carefully remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Fudge filling

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the fudge filling. Combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl. Mix lightly and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. If the mixture doesn’t look melted but give it a few gentle stirs and you’ll see it’s heated well enough. Then add the vanilla extract and stir again until smooth.

Now transfer about half the fudge mixture into a quart-sized ziplocked bag. Squeeze the fudge into a corner of the bag, then snip the corner off. Now you can easily pipe the fudge into the cookies! If the remaining fudge gets too solid, just pop it back in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Refill the bag and continue to pipe into the cookie cups until all are full.

After that, heat up about 1 TBSP of peanut butter in a small baggie and then drizzle it over the tops of the fudge cups.

Serve and enjoy!

How long are these cookies good for & how do you store them?

Peanut Butter Cookie Cups can last for about a week when stored properly. They should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

Can you freeze Peanut Butter Cookie cups?

Yes, you can freeze the cookie cups after baking them but wait to add the fudge filling until after you have thawed them. Thaw the cookies at room temperature and then add the fudge to the cookie cups for best results.

How can you prevent peanut butter cookies from being too dry?

To avoid dryness, it is essential to measure ingredients accurately. Using room temperature butter and not overbaking the cookies helps achieve a moist texture.

Peanut Butter Fudge Cups are an indulgent treat that combines amazing flavor and texture. These chocolate peanut butter cookies come together easily to create a delicious twist on a classic treat.