Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups Recipe with Chocxo Center
Easy-to-make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Chocxo Centers are a chewy, rich dessert perfect for any occasion.
There’s something magical about the fusion of chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cups. Imagine biting into a warm, chewy cookie only to discover a creamy, chocolatey surprise at its center. That’s the experience these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Chocxo Centers deliver—a delightful dessert perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night at home. This recipe takes the timeless chocolate chip cookie to the next level, combining it with the indulgent richness of Chocxo peanut butter or almond butter cups. The only thing better than the combination of chocolate and peanut butter is enjoying it with less sugar.
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly recipe that’s easy to make, utterly irresistible, and guaranteed to impress, this recipe is for you. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll create little treats that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Let’s dive into why this recipe deserves a spot in your kitchen!
Note: I made these delicious cups using a standard muffin tin, but you could easily follow the directions for the mini version using halved Chocxo cups. This makes for an amazing ratio of cookie to peanut butter cup!
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Treat
- Simple Ingredients: The recipe uses a handful of pantry staples, so you likely already have most of the ingredients on hand.
- Quick and Easy: With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short baking period, these cookie cups are a breeze to whip up.
- Perfectly Portioned: The mini muffin tins create individual servings, making them ideal for sharing or portion control.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Combining two beloved treats—chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cups—means these cookie cups are universally adored.
- Customizable: Chocxo Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter and Almond Butter cups combine the nostalgic and delicious flavors of chocolate and nuts, with less sugar than traditional peanut butter cups.
Ingredient Breakdown in these Bite-Sized Treats
Here’s what you’ll need to create these delicious cookie cups:
- Butter: Provides richness and softness to the cookie base. Be sure it’s softened for easy mixing.
- Sugar and Brown Sugar: A combination of granulated and light brown sugar creates the perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness.
- Egg: Adds structure and binds the ingredients together.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor with a warm, aromatic touch.
- Cornstarch: Keeps the cookies tender and prevents them from spreading too much.
- Baking Soda: Helps the cookie cups rise slightly for a soft, pillowy texture.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the other flavors.
- Flour: Provides structure to the dough.
- Chocolate Chips: Adds bursts of chocolate in every bite—semi-sweet works best, but feel free to use your favorite type. Regular chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips work here. Butterscotch chips and white chocolate chips are other options for a different take on these mini chocolate chip cookies.
- Chocxo Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter or Almond Butter Cups: The star ingredient, these lower sugar, organic cups are pressed into the chocolate chip cookie dough for a decadent surprise center.
How to Make This Delicious Cookie Cup Recipe
- Prepare Your Oven and Mini Muffin Pans: Pre heat oven to 325°F and use a cooking spray or line your non-stick muffin tins to prevent sticking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a stand mixer with paddle attachment or using an electric mixer with mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract using a medium speed. Beat until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients—cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and flour—and mix until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape the Cookie Cups: Scoop one tablespoon of cookie dough and press it into each mini muffin tin cavity, ensuring an even layer of dough for the little cups.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Add the Chocxo Centers: Once the cookie cups are out of the oven, immediately press an unwrapped Chocxo peanut butter or almond butter cup into the center of each one, making a cup shape with the dough. The residual heat will slightly melt the cups, creating a luscious center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookie cups cool for at least 20 minutes before removing them from the pan. This allows them to set properly. Serve and enjoy the gooey, chocolatey goodness!
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Ways to Enjoy My this Healthier Take on Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Although plenty indulgent on their own, this treat pairs great with a scoop of ice cream. You could even top each of the mini cookie cups with a small amount of vanilla frosting, or enjoy alongside a glass of milk (skim milk and low-fat milk will keep the total fat grams and calories lower).
How to Store this Quick Dessert
- Room Temperature: Store the cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- Refrigeration: If you prefer a firmer texture, refrigerate them. They’ll last up to a week in the fridge.
- Freezing: The best way to enjoy these treat is fresh, but they also freeze beautifully. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and store for up to three months. To enjoy, thaw at room temperature or warm them in the oven for a few minutes.
Tips for Making the Best Cookie Cup Recipes
- Use Softened Butter: Soft butter ensures the ingredients mix evenly, creating a smooth dough.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the dough can result in tough cookies. Mix until just combined.
- Uniform Cookie Cups: Use a cookie scoop to ensure all the dough portions are the same size for even baking.
- Press Chocxo Cups Gently: Be careful not to press the Chocxo cups all the way to the bottom to avoid breaking the cookie cups.
- Allow Cooling Time: Let the cookie cups cool in the tin before attempting to remove them. This prevents them from breaking apart.
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This Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Chocxo Centers recipe combines classic flavors with a fun, modern twist. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice, these cookie cups are simple to make and sure to impress. Whip up a batch today and share the joy—your taste buds will thank you!
FAQs
Of course! Add chopped nuts, use different flavored Chocxo cups, or experiment with spices like cinnamon for a unique flavor.
Ensure you thoroughly spray or line your mini muffin tin. A silicone muffin tray can also make removal easier.
Absolutely! You can prepare the dough up to 48 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature before baking.
You can substitute any mini peanut butter or almond butter cups. Alternatively, use chocolate truffles or even marshmallows for a different twist.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups Recipe with Chocxo Center
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 24 Chocxo Dark Chocolate Peanut butter and Almond Butter Cups
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F. Spray or line mini muffin tins.
- To a stand mixer, add butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Now add baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and flour. Mix well. Fold chocolate chips into batter until evenly combined.
- Take one tablespoon of cookie dough and press it into muffin tins.
- Bake cookie cups for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cookie cups come out of the oven press in unwrapped peanut butter cups.
- Allow cookie cups to cool for 20 minutes before removing from pan. Enjoy!