A chocolate peanut butter cup baked in the middle of a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and a rich chocolate brownie! These Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies define deliciousness!
The Definition of Delicious
The pure simplicity of a chocolate covered peanut butter cup is hard to resist! It satisfies my frequent chocolate peanut butter cravings every time! Eating them alone is one thing, but stuffing them in the middle of a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and a rich chocolate brownie? Well, these Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies pretty much defines deliciousness!
It’s All in There!
Peanut Butter…check! Chocolate…check! Cookies…check! Candy…check! Brownies…check! It’s all in there! What more could you ask for?! It’s all my favorites in one amazing sweet treat! Give them a try. I promise you will agree they are everything you could want baked into on dessert.
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What Do I Need to Make Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies?
- Unsalted butter
- Creamy peanut butter
- Light brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cocoa powder
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Regular-sized chocolate peanut butter cups
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Nonstick cooking spray
How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 12 regular-size muffins cups with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cookie Layer: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Beat in the egg. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and beat until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Divide dough evenly among greased muffin cups and press dough evenly into each cup.
- Middle Layer: Place a chocolate peanut butter cup on top of each cookie dough layer.
- Brownie Layer: Place the butter and chocolate chips in a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth. Remove from microwave. Whisk in the granulated sugar.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until well incorporated.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of brownie batter onto each chocolate peanut butter cup. Spread until batter is even on top and fills in any gaps around the peanut butter cup.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool at least 45 minutes in the pan before removing and indulging.
More Layered Desserts You’ll Love
- Layered Chocolate Pudding Dessert: Layered Chocolate Pudding Dessert takes a sweet cookie crust and piles on layers of smooth whipped cream cheese, chocolaty pudding, and creamy whipped topping! It’s an easy and delicious dessert recipe that everyone will love!
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered Cookie Cake: Layer after layer of chewy fudgy chocolate cookies with the most addicting peanut butter filling holding them all together in this Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered Cookie Cake! It’s a real treat!
- S’mores Ice Cream Cake: No campfire needed to make this S’mores Ice Cream Cake with layer upon layer of frozen s’mores goodness. So yummy you’ll be begging for s’more!
- Brownie Baklava: Crunchy layers of phyllo dough filled with fudgy cinnamon-spiked walnut brownie and soaked in sweet honey to become Brownie Baklava bliss!
- The Best Banana Pudding: Layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas and creamy vanilla pudding come together in The Best Banana Pudding you’ll ever make!
- Triple Threat Brownies: Chocolate chip cookie dough, Oreo cookies and brownie batter bake into decadent Triple Threat Brownies that will become your newest obsession. They’re three layers of goodness you won’t be able to resist!
How to Store Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
To freeze, I recommend wrapping them individually in plastic wrap then putting in a freezer-safe container or in individual freezer-safe baggies in the freezer for up to one month.
To defrost frozen brookies, let them set at room temperature, uncovered, so they don’t absorb too much of the moisture.
If you make these Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes and ideas I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 12
- Category: Dessert
Description
A chocolate peanut butter cup baked in the middle of a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and a rich chocolate brownie! These Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies pretty much define deliciousness!
Ingredients
Cookie Layer:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Middle Layer:
- 12 regular-sized chocolate peanut butter cups
Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 12 regular-size muffins cups with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cookie Layer: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and beat until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Divide dough evenly among greased muffin cups and press dough evenly into each cup.
- Middle Layer: Place a chocolate peanut butter cup on top of each cookie dough layer.
- Brownie Layer: Place the butter and chocolate chips in a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth. Remove from microwave. Whisk in the granulated sugar.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until well incorporated.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of brownie batter onto each chocolate peanut butter cup. Spread until batter is even on top and fills in any gaps around the peanut butter cup.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool at least 45 minutes in the pan before removing and indulging.
Notes
You can make Mini Peanut Butter Cup Brookies by using a 24-cup mini muffin pan and mini peanut butter cups. They’ll bake in about 12-14 minutes.
What time adjustment is needed to bake mini peanut butter stuffed brookies?
Thanks
Betsey
Hi Betsey! Thanks for asking…I’ll update the post. The mini peanut butter cup stuffed brooks would bake in about 12-14 minutes. Hope this helps. Enjoy!