Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF.

Step 2

In a stand mixer, beat the peanut butter and butter until well blended.

Step 3

Beat in the sugar, baking powder and baking soda.

Step 4

Then beat in the egg and the vanilla.

Step 5

Add in the flour and mix just until combined.

Step 6

Stir in the peanut butter cups and mini chocolate chips.

Step 7

Scoop a 1 1/2" cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough balls that are 1 1/2" thick (about 58 grams) onto parchment or silicone mat lined cookie sheets.

Step 8

Press down lightly with a glass that has been dipped in sugar. These cookies will not spread much at all, so we press them slightly so they have a nice shape.

Step 9

Bake for 10 minutes. Do not overbake.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

If you'd like a chocolate drizzle on top, microwave the chocolate chips in a bowl for 30 seconds. Stir the chocolate chips, then microwave again in 10 second increments, stirring in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted.

Step 12

Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the baked cookies.

Step 13

Allow the chocolate drizzle to dry completely and then store the cookies in an airtight container.