Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Prepare to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butters and Sugars
In a large bowl, cream together the softened ½ cup of unsalted butter and ½ cup of creamy peanut butter using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add ½ cup of packed brown sugar and ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Beat until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Step 6: Add Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Fold in the Treats: Gently fold in the 24 mini peanut butter cups until well-distributed throughout the cookie dough.
Step 7: Scoop and Shape the Cookies
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8: Bake the Cookies