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We Tested 4 PB Cups: The Best Chocolate Cookie Recipe is Here

Published 4 days ago • 2 min read

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Happy weekend Reader!

If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter fan (and who isn't?), stop scrolling. We’ve cracked the code for the most rich, decadent and soft cookie imaginable: the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookie.

This dreamy chocolate cookie is topped with a melted peanut butter cup that creates a beautiful, glossy, tie-dye vibe on top of each cookie. It’s a flavor explosion in every single bite (truly).

Why You Need to Bake These STAT

  • ⚡️ Zero Chill Time: Our easy, one-bowl cookie dough needs no rest! Go from mixing to oven in minutes.
  • 🍫 Guaranteed Rich Chocolate Flavor: We're sharing the secrets to achieving the thickest, softest, most gorgeous double chocolate interior every time.
  • 🏆 The Best PB Cup Winner: We taste-tested Reese's, Trader Joe's, and Justin's to find the perfect peanut butter cup for melting—and we've got the results!
  • 🧂 Salty-Sweet Perfection: The recipe includes a finishing touch that balances the richness for the ultimate flavor profile.

Click here to get the full Soft & Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe and all our pro tips now!

Happy Baking

I can't wait to hear what you think!!!

Toasted Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond flour, sliced almonds & almond extract are what make this one-bowl, dairy-free, Mega Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe (that's CRUNCHY! CHEWY!) simply irresistible!

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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

These moist, tender Chocolate Chip Muffins topped with crunchy brown sugar-cinnamon come together quickly in an easy, one-bowl recipe. You will not be able to stop with these addictive treats!

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Dreamy Buttermilk Lemon-Blueberry Scones

You will love this easy Lemon Blueberry Scone recipe! The dough is made with tangy buttermilk, heaps of fresh lemon zest and bursting with blueberries. These scones can be mixed & baked in under an hour!

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Ultra Moist Spiced Brown Butter Zucchini Bread

So excited for you to try this Ultra Moist Brown Butter Zucchini Bread Recipe! It's loaded with flavor from the brown butter, dark brown sugar and spices, with a soft, velvety and plush texture. Don't skip the Demerara on top!

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Key Lime Cookies

These Key Lime Cookies are soft, pillowy and perfectly flavored with mega key lime flavor! You'll love this one-bowl recipe that is mixed and baked in under 30 minutes!

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Apple Cinnamon Scones

Brace your taste buds for all of the fall flavors: finely diced fresh apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar all nestled in the apple scone of your dreams!

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Double Chocolate
Zucchini Muffins

Rich chocolate flavor with a plush, mega-moist crumb are the hallmark characteristics of this super-simple, Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffin one-bowl recipe!

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Mixed Berry Crumble (use any berries!)

Juicy, thick berries covered in a crunchy, buttery streusel topping bake into the most DELICIOUS easy mixed berry crumble. Use any berries you'd like, but don't skip the vanilla ice cream!

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Mom's Spiced
Zucchini Relish

My mom's been making this perfectly spiced zucchini relish since we were kids. It's like pickle relish, but better! Loaded with spices, it's perfect for gifting or stashing in the freezer to enjoy all year long!

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Irresistible Back-To-School Favorites

Grab our 10 favorite bake-to-school baking recipes to make right now! Grab your little ones and make the ultimate baked goods, snacks and desserts for lunchboxes, breakfasts and afterschool snacks.

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"Following up on her acclaimed debut, The Cookie Book, writer, photographer, and recipe developer Rebecca Firth tackles cake in her new book. You may have trouble picking which recipe to start with: Chocolate Stout Cake with Champagne Buttercream or a tart, sticky Glazed Tangerine Donut Cake?”
― Epicurious, 25 New Baking Books for Cozy Fall Treats

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"Writer, photographer and queen of cookies, Rebecca Firth teases my sweet tooth and I am not mad about it. Love following her and her tempting creations and can't wait to see what she comes up with next."
―Tiffani Thiessen, actress and author of Pull Up a Chair
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― Food & Wine, Best Baking Cookbooks to Own Right Now

DisplacedHousewife | Really Delicious, Well-Tested Sweets

Rebecca Firth

Join me for all things sweet including lots of cookies (my fav!), brown butter, chocolate, caramel, cakes and more! I love treats ranging from quickie weeknight cravings to fun, weekend baking projects. xo

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