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09/26/2012

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Well, fall is definitely here, because I have the urge to bake again!  I dug one of my oldies-but-goodies from my recipe box (yes, box, I’m old-school when it comes to classic baking) and made a little substitution just for my husband – chopped up some Reese’s for these fabulous chocolate cookies.

My husband is a total fiend for Reese’s.  In the past I have made this recipe up with white chocolate chips, but this variation turned out way better!  It’s SO worth the unwrapping and the chopping.  MmMmmmMmm.

Makes about 4 dozen, bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla

2-1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. baking cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda

2-3 c. chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Chop up your Reese’s first.  One cup of Reese’s is about 15 minis.  I quartered them, and set them aside in a bowl.  I actually popped them into the freezer while I mixed up my cookie dough, so that they wouldn’t be melty when I was balling up cookies.

Mix them up like any cookie recipe – cream your eggs, shortening, sugar and vanilla together, then sift in your dry ingredients, and finally stir in the Reese’s.  Ball them up ping-pong-ball sized, and bake for about 9 minutes (give or take) on parchment paper.  Since you won’t be able to check if they are beginning to brown because of the cocoa, you’ll have to experiment with the first dozen to be sure they bake to the desired chewiness or crispiness you like.

So, is the arrival of autumn putting you in a baking mood, too?  What’s new in your kitchen?

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Comments

  1. Meredith says

    10/03/2012 at 3:53 pm

    I've just added this recipe to my list of Christmas cookies :o) Looks delicious!!

    Thanks for partying with us last week :o)

    Reply
  2. Meg says

    10/03/2012 at 1:05 am

    Featuring these yummy cookies on this weeks All Star Block Party!

    http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/10/all-star-block-party-18.html

    Reply
  3. {Steph} says

    10/02/2012 at 7:47 pm

    Oh. My. Have to make these SOON!

    ~Steph @ Silver Boxes

    Reply
  4. Jessi says

    10/01/2012 at 3:46 am

    Mmm, those look amazing! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
  5. Full Circle Creations says

    09/29/2012 at 3:16 pm

    OMG! I love chocolate peanut butter…these look so yummy! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    09/28/2012 at 10:45 pm

    Oh boy. These look divine! My favorite candy is Reese's so I HAVE to try these! Thanks for sharing your recipe! Oh, and I'm a new follower! Loving your blog!!

    ~Jen @ Yummy-Healthy-Easy
    yummyhealthyeasy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. MrsFoxsSweets says

    09/28/2012 at 1:10 pm

    These cookies look delicious! something I must definitely try!

    Reply
  8. Katie Drane says

    09/27/2012 at 7:14 pm

    WOW Adrianne, these look amazing. I'm so glad that I'm following you! I guess I know what I'll be making this weekend:)

    Katie
    http://www.funhomethings.com

    Reply
  9. Terry says

    09/27/2012 at 11:45 am

    Well these cookies are putting me in the eating mood, that's for sure. Great substitution.

    Reply
  10. Dorothy says

    09/26/2012 at 11:26 pm

    YUM. I want the whole plate all to myself. :)

    Reply
  11. Britney {Jesses Girl} says

    09/26/2012 at 9:55 pm

    Oh man! These look delicious! YUMMM!

    Reply
  12. Art By ASM says

    09/26/2012 at 7:03 pm

    Yum! Come join my first blog party on my blog and link your creations! http://www.artbyasm.blogspot.com. Appreciate the support! Thank you! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

    Warmest Regards,
    Annamaria

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    09/26/2012 at 2:36 pm

    Yum! I need to get me some Reese's so I can try these. Thanks for sharing. :)

    Reply
  14. explorenewness says

    09/26/2012 at 1:37 pm

    So yummy looking! We have new neighbors and I've been meaning to get some cookies over to them! These I've got to try!

    Reply
  15. Sue Alexander says

    09/26/2012 at 12:25 pm

    man those look good, and I can not get enough of reese cups, so yummo!

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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