Peanut Butter Cup Cookies III

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda until well combined. Set aside. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate, larger bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and shortening using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the peanut butter and egg, mixing until fully incorporated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Press rounded tablespoons of dough into the prepared mini muffin cups. With your fingers, gently press the dough up the sides of each cup, creating a well in the center. (Prep time: 7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place a miniature peanut butter cup into the center of each dough-lined cup, being careful not to press it completely through the dough. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (Bake time: 10-12 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Remove from oven and let the cookies cool completely in the muffin pans before carefully removing and serving. (Cooling time: 20 minutes)