Description
If you’re the type who sneaks spoonfuls of cookie dough before it even hits the oven, this recipe is about to become dangerous territory. These cookies combine creamy peanut butter dough with melty chocolate, chopped peanut butter cups, and gooey marshmallows — creating thick, bakery-style treats that taste like a mashup of candy bar and campfire dessert. They bake up soft in the center with lightly golden edges, while pockets of marshmallow caramelize into sticky ribbons. Every bite delivers chocolate, peanut butter, and sweet fluff in perfect balance. They’re indulgent, playful, and nearly impossible to eat just one.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 8 peanut butter cups, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Cream the fats. In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the softened butter with peanut butter until smooth and creamy, about one minute.
- Sweeten the base. Add the brown sugar and continue mixing until light and fluffy, roughly two minutes.
- Blend wet ingredients. Mix in the milk, vanilla, and egg until the batter looks glossy and uniform.
- Add dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk flour with baking soda. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the mix-ins. Stir in chocolate chips, chopped peanut butter cups, and marshmallows until evenly distributed.
- Portion the dough. Scoop rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for about 7 minutes, or until edges turn lightly golden while centers stay soft.
- Cool briefly on the pan before transferring to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their soft texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 g
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg