Description
Peanut butter cup brookies merge chocolate chip cookie dough with rich brownie layers for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor the perfect blend of fudgy, cookie-like textures crowned with classic peanut butter cups nestled inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Additional Ingredients (from Brownie Mix):
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
Topping/Garnish:
(No additional ingredients)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and meticulously line a muffin tin with cupcake liners, ensuring each cavity is completely covered for effortless removal.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions, whisking the ingredients until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Slice the chilled chocolate chip cookie dough into 12 uniform portions, then gently press each slice into the bottom of the prepared cupcake liners, creating a sturdy base.
- Position a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inverted on top of each cookie dough layer, strategically placing the candy to create a hidden core of chocolaty peanut butter goodness.
- Delicately spoon the prepared brownie batter over the peanut butter cups, filling each liner approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until the Brookies are set and a toothpick inserted near the center reveals minimal moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the Brookies to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Refrigerate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups before preparing to ensure they hold their shape during baking and create a delightful molten center.
- Keep cookie dough and brownie batter chilled for easier handling and precise layering in muffin cups, preventing messy mixing.
- Use room temperature ingredients to guarantee smooth blending and consistent texture throughout your Brookies, ensuring each bite is perfectly balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg