Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter cups layered with rich, eggless chocolate chip dough and smooth chocolate coating.

# What you'll need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon milk
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, heat-treated
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

→ Peanut Butter Layer

09 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

13 - 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
14 - 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable oil

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and milk. Add heat-treated flour and salt; mix until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the chocolate.
02 - Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
03 - Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
04 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each liner. Tilt or tap the pan to coat the bottom. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
05 - Mix the peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
06 - Remove muffin tin from freezer. Drop a heaping teaspoon of peanut butter mixture onto the set chocolate in each cup, flattening it slightly.
07 - Scoop about 1 teaspoon of the chilled cookie dough and gently press onto the peanut butter layer in each cup.
08 - Top each cup with enough melted chocolate to cover the fillings completely, smoothing the tops.
09 - Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 20 minutes until set.
10 - Store cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—just simple assembly and chilling
  • Combines two classic treats in one decadent dessert
  • Safe-to-eat cookie dough made with heat-treated flour
  • Perfect for gift-giving or satisfying sweet cravings
  • Customizable with your favorite chocolate and add-ins
02 -
  • Always heat-treat your flour to eliminate bacteria and ensure safe raw consumption
  • Use mini chocolate chips in the cookie dough—they distribute better in small portions
  • If the chocolate coating is too thick, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil
  • Let the peanut butter layer come to room temperature for easier spreading
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months
  • Peel off the paper liners just before serving for the cleanest presentation
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