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    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

    Oct 17, 2022 · 4 Comments

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    This easy recipe for gluten free peanut butter cup cookies is made with Reese's miniature peanut butter cups. Using a mini muffin tin to bake the dough you then put the peanut butter candy in the center after baking. These cookies are a perfect after school snack or delicious in lunches.

    a plate of gluten free peanut butter cup cookies next to a bowl of Reese's miniature peanut butter cups.

    These Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, making them a delicious treat for any occasion.

    Using Reese's Peanut Butter Cups as the centerpiece, these homemade cookies feature soft and chewy peanut butter cookie cups that are gluten free and full of flavor.

    The easy recipe results in a simple yet indulgent dessert, perfect for a sweet craving or when you need a fast, tasty treat for a crowd.

    If you are looking for more yummy gluten free cookie recipes you might also enjoy my Gluten Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies, these Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, my Gluten Free Monster Cookies, these Gluten Free Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies or my Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

    You can find all of my favorite cookie recipes here: The Best Gluten Free Cookie Recipes

    a gluten free peanut butter cup cookie cut in half to show the reese's minature peanut butter cup inside.
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    Ingredients

    • Unsalted Butter
    • Creamy Peanut Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Egg
    • Milk
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Gluten Free Flour
    • Baking Soda
    • Sea Salt
    • Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups

    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

    In the bowl of your stand mixer beat the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined and fluffy.

    Add the egg, milk and vanilla and beat just until they are combined into the mixture.

    Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined.

    Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough, roll into a ball. Place the cookie dough ball into the cups of a miniature muffin tin and repeat these steps for the rest of the cookie dough.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to get golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately press Reese's miniature peanut butter cups in to the center of each cookie.

    Move the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight container for up to a week.

    Hint: These cookies freeze really well in a freezer safe container or bag for up to a month. I love to double the batch and freeze half of the cookies for later.

    Supplies

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    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cup Cookies


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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 26 cookies 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy recipe for gluten free peanut butter cup cookies is made with Reese's miniature peanut butter cups. Using a mini muffin tin to bake the dough you then put the peanut butter candy in the center after baking. These cookies are a perfect after school snack or delicious in lunches.


    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
    • ¾ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
    • 1 cup Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 large Egg
    • 2 Tbsp Milk
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 1 ¼ cup Gluten Free Flour
    • 1 tsp Baking Soda
    • ½ tsp Sea Salt
    • 26 Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups

    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

    In the bowl of your stand mixer beat the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined and fluffy.

    Add the egg, milk and vanilla and beat just until they are combined into the mixture.

    Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined.

    Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough, roll into a ball. Place the cookie dough ball into the cups of a miniature muffin pan and repeat these steps for the rest of the cookie dough.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to get golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately press Reese's miniature peanut butter cups in to the center of each cookie.

    Move the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight container for up to a week.

    Notes

    Hint: These cookies freeze really well in a freezer safe container or a freezer safe bag for up to a month. I love to double the batch and freeze half of the cookies for later.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Cookies, Baking
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

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    Storage

    After the cookies have cooled completely store them in an air tight container for up to a week.

    These cookies freeze really well too. Store cookies in a freezer safe container or bag for up to one month in the freezer.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are Reese's peanut butter cups gluten free?

    Yes, the package is marked as gluten free and doesn't contain gluten in the ingredients list. Always remember to check the packaging in case this changes.

    Can I freeze peanut butter cup cookies?

    Yes! These cookies freeze really well. Use a freezer safe container or bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Top Tip

    These cookies are perfect for serving at parties or for using up leftover Halloween candy. They are really simple to make and always a huge hit with everyone.

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    1. ANN JAMISON says

      November 09, 2024 at 12:00 pm

      These are delicious cookies and DO NOT taste gluten free! Thank you for a cookie that tastes the way I remember them!

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      • smallfarmbiglife says

        November 10, 2024 at 12:15 pm

        Thank you Ann! I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe. ~Elaine

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    2. Karyn says

      December 17, 2024 at 8:02 am

      I’’m dairy free and pb cups are not. Is there a way to make these using creamy peanut butter? If so, how much should I use?

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      • smallfarmbiglife says

        December 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

        Hi Karyn. I would bake the cookies as the instructions say and then when they come out of the oven press a hole in the center and fill it with peanut butter. I'm guessing it will take about two teaspoons per cookie to fill them with peanut butter.

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