Peanut butter cup cookies recipe

This recipe is so simple and is so delicious. Don’t be discouraged by peeling the wrappers off all of the peanut butter cups. Although it is time consuming, the end result is well worth it. This is a perfect recipe for the holidays or to kick off the fall season.

INGREDIENTS:
Cooking spray1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon kosher salt½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature¾ cup dark brown sugar½ cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 12-ounce package small peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped

PROCEDURE:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat to combine.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the peanut butter cups.
5. Drop tablespoon-size mounds of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until light brown around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a baking rack to cool.