Peanut Butter Cup S'mores Chocolate Cookies
Craving something sweet? The Peanut Butter Cup S'mores Chocolate Cookies are the ultimate indulgence! With rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and gooey marshmallows, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Make them tonight for a delightful treat!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder I use Ghirardelli
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Salted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup Packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 14-16 pieces Dark chocolate peanut butter cups roughly chopped and divided (about 2 cups chopped peanut butter cups)
- 1 heaping cup Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Next add in the egg and vanilla; beat again on medium speed until well combined smooth and creamy; about 1 minute longer.
- Add in dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined and the dough forms.
- Next use a wooden spoon to fold in the mini marshmallows and 1 ½ cups of chopped peanut butter cups (reserving ½ cup for topping).
- Use a medium cookie scoop to grab about 2 tablespoons of dough, then roll dough balls and place on a cookie sheet, leaving at least 2 inches apart from one another.
- Top each dough ball with 1-2 of the chopped peanut butter cup pieces.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to set and crackle.
- Remove and allow cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Learn how to freeze: You can freeze the cookie dough for up to three months.
- Tip for texture: Chilling the dough helps your cookies hold shape.
- Storing: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Gift these cookies: Perfect for sharing during holidays or special occasions.
- Experiment: Try adding different types of chocolate chips for flavor variation.