When it comes to Christmas cookies, often times the classic recipes are my favorites. My Mom’s gingerbread boys are at the top of that list, followed by frosted sugar cookies, and these. Peanut butter blossoms used to be a must-have for my yearly holiday baking, but I was always slightly bothered by the hard-as rock hunk of chocolate in the middle when I really wanted something softer and more well-distributed. That’s why these cookies have quickly become a new favorite. They are soft, cute and oh so easy. (The hardest part is un-wrapping all the peanut butter cups!)
When the lovely folks at PeaPod and Wayfair asked if I’d like to participate in a Holiday Cookie Bake-off I of course couldn’t resist. They sent me some recipes of their own to use as inspiration for my cookie contribution. A chocolate-filled thumbprint cookie immediately reminded me of these favorites, and no cookie bake-off is complete without some peanut butter and chocolate right?
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 30-40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped
- Place the un-wrapped peanut butter cups in the freezer to make them easier to handle. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk.
- Gradually the flour mixture; mix until just combined. Shape into 30-40 1 inch balls and place each into an un-greased mini muffin pan.
- Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a peanut butter cup into each. Cool and carefully remove from pan.
Recipe adapted from: All Recipes
Kel says
Monster cookies and wayfair – thanks!
Amanda says
My mom’s sour cream sugar cookies are amazing!
Simply Sweet Justice says
M&M cookies and Wayfair! :)
Sallie Rego says
Chocolate chip and Wayfair – great giveaway :)
Khampton1031 says
I cannot wait to try the “peanut butter cup” cookies!
Annie @ Annie's City Kitchen says
So good. The older I get, the more I just want some simple classics around Christmas. You just can’t go wrong with these.
Mimi says
Wayfair and I love chocolate chip!
Tommy says
Candy Cane cookies!
Jubinsky2114 says
I love my grandmother’s peanut butter balls! I’d love it for Wayfair
Katie Murray says
I would choose Wayfair and I love me some gingerbread cookies.
claire says
OH MY GOSH!! These look incredible! I love peanut butter and chocolate.
Rachel F says
Sugar cookies are great with loads of icing, but peanut butter and chocolate is absolutely the best.
natasha o says
My favorite cookie’s the classic thumbprint with jam, but no cookie’s bad! :D
Charlotte T. says
I love chewy gingerbread cookies with chocolate drizzle on top. I’d love the gift card to Wayfair. Thanks!
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats says
I just made some molasses sandwich cookies that I seriously could not get enough of. So so far those are my favorite Christmas cookies :) (Wayfair gift card please)
By the way, this is a great giveaway!
SE in Oregon says
I’ve made these cookies many times, but love this shape much better. Thanks for the great suggestion.
Nancy P. says
Favorite Christmas cookies are my grandmother cream cookies. They can be cut out and decorated. Fun for the holidays! (Wayfair gift card)
Kim says
these would be good with chocolate kisses also.
tara says
I love sugar cookies with frosting because they are so fun to decorate
Wayfair gift card please
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This looks like pure heaven!
Jan Real says
Thumbprints…Wayfair.
Stephanie says
Jam Thumbprints or something with jam and powdered sugar!! I think it’s time for my afternoon snack. I would like to shop at Wayfair (Peapod is n/a in my area, even though, hello? Capital of NY should have this!!!)
SamanthaFrommHaddow says
Too cute! I’m stockpile cookie recipes for the New Year. Christmas seems to have gotten away from me this year.
Sheadtke says
Love peanut butter, will definitely try these
Sheadtke says
Either card would be great
Mookie says
Mmmm this one looks great, but my all time fav cookie (holiday time or not) is the rainbow cookie! For the contest – I’d have to go with Wayfair bc Peapod isn’t available where I’m @ – NYC (not that I’m complaining)!
myra cheng says
You make this seem so easy (0_o)
janetb1 says
I made a lemon citrus cookie this year. It is a gluten free recipe. That is my new favorite :)
I would like the Wayfair gift certificate.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Erinmmauro says
I love Italian chocolate cookies. Peapod looks interesting!
Betsy Honey Badger Eves says
Right now my favorite Christmas cookie is the frosted sugar cookie! YUMM!
alaine says
I love Frosted Sugar Cookies :) I would love the Wayfair gift card. :)
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Dianne Shaw says
My favorite cookie is anything with chocolate. I’d like a gift card for Wayfair.
Emma says
yum, can’t wait to try these!
Dinnersdishesdessert says
Love these cookies – it is a toss up between these and the traditional peanut blossoms for which is my favorite!!
wayfair!
Amelia says
I love Peanut Butter Blossoms! The hubby, kids and I LOVE peanut butter cups – I will definitely have to try your recipe…we may have a new favorite! Peapod is not in my area, so I’d love to shop Wayfair!
Meep Meep says
I love making homemade Thin Mints! And I’d like a gift card to Wayfair.
Meg S says
Peapod! I love getting a delivery from them!
Stella_ExLibris says
Thank you for the delicious recipe? I love all kinds of Christmas cookies having cinnamon and cloves, ginger in them :-D
Ttrockwood says
I love molasses cookies! Would love the credit to peapod!