Description
No-bake cookie dough chocolate cups with a soft, edible peanut butter cookie dough center wrapped in a rich semi-sweet chocolate shell. Perfect for parties, gifting, or keeping in the freezer for a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (for melting)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the heat-treated flour and salt until fully incorporated, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each liner and spread to coat the bottom.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into a small disc and place it over the chocolate layer.
- Cover the dough with more melted chocolate until fully sealed. Gently tap the pan to smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until fully set. Remove from liners and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Always heat-treat the flour before using to ensure it is safe for no-bake recipes.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Let sit briefly at room temperature to prevent chocolate cracking.
Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or add sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed pretzels for variation.
Mini muffin tins can be used for bite-sized versions; reduce filling amounts and chilling time slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
