Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/3 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped peanut butter cups (about four packages)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  3. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.
  5. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.