Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies Recipe

Introduction

Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies are a delightful combination of brownies and cookies with a surprise peanut butter cup center. These treats are perfect for parties or whenever you want an indulgent dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

The image shows a thick, square-shaped brownie baked in a black fluted pan. The brownie has a rough, dark brown top with melted chocolate and light brown peanut butter spread in several uneven patches across the surface. In the center, there is a smooth, shiny, dark chocolate peanut butter cup standing upright. Around it, three round peanut butter candy pieces with a lighter caramel color sit flat on the brownie. The texture looks rich and gooey with a mix of smooth and rough chocolate and peanut butter areas. The background is a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 1 (10oz) bag brownie mix (plus required oil and egg)
  • 1 (16oz) package refrigerated cookie dough
  • 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
  • Optional: Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and set it aside.
  3. Step 3: Divide the cookie dough into 12 evenly sized balls. Flatten each slightly and press one into each muffin cup.
  4. Step 4: Place a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup upside down onto each cookie dough base.
  5. Step 5: Carefully pour the prepared brownie batter over the peanut butter cups, filling each muffin cup about 90% full.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges are set and firm, but the centers remain slightly soft.
  7. Step 7: Allow the brookies to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before gently removing them.

Tips & Variations

  • For extra gooey brookies, avoid overbaking. The centers should be soft to keep a fudgy texture.
  • Try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the brownie batter for added texture and flavor.
  • Use different flavored peanut butter cups or other filled chocolates for a unique twist.

Storage

Store brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave to enjoy the peanut butter cups melted and gooey again.

How to Serve

A close-up of a rectangular chocolate brownie in a black baking tray sits on a white marbled surface. The brownie has a rough, slightly cracked top with visible chunks of caramel-colored cookie dough and melted chocolate pieces spread unevenly across the surface. On top, there are three light caramel-colored round cookie discs and one large chocolate peanut butter cup in the center, slightly glossy with a smooth texture. The overall color is dark brown with shiny caramel and chocolate highlights. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade cookie dough and brownie batter?

Absolutely! Homemade dough and batter work well and let you customize sweetness and ingredients to your liking.

What if I don’t have a muffin tin?

You can bake the brookies in a small baking dish, but the individual portion effect won’t be the same. You may need to adjust baking time accordingly.

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Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies Recipe


  • Author: Julian
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Delight in these Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies, a luscious hybrid of brownies and cookies filled with creamy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Perfectly baked to achieve firm edges and soft centers, these brookies offer a decadent treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Mix

  • 1 (10 oz) bag brownie mix (plus required oil and egg as per package instructions)

Cookie Dough

  • 1 (16 oz) package refrigerated cookie dough

Filling

  • 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Optional

  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Brownie Mix: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix package, combining the mix with oil and egg as directed. Set aside the prepared batter.
  3. Shape Cookie Dough: Divide the refrigerated cookie dough into 12 equal balls. Lightly flatten each ball and place one in each muffin cup.
  4. Add Peanut Butter Cups: Place one Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup upside down on top of each cookie dough ball in the muffin tin.
  5. Pour Brownie Batter: Carefully pour the prepared brownie batter over each cookie dough ball and peanut butter cup, filling about 90% of each muffin cup.
  6. Bake: Bake the brookies in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and firm but the centers remain slightly soft for a fudgy texture.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the brookies cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overfill the muffin cups to prevent batter overflow during baking.
  • Use a toothpick to check doneness; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  • Allow brookies to cool slightly to help them set and make removal from the tin easier.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • For a nuttier flavor, consider substituting regular peanut butter cups with dark chocolate or miniature peanut butter cups.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cup, Brookies, Brownie Cookie Hybrid, Dessert, Easy Baking Recipe, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

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