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Dirt Cake Recipe- A Delicious Dessert

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar, baked until golden, and topped with a melty mini Reese’s cup—a peanut butter lover’s dream!


Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 36 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups (unwrapped and frozen for at least 30 minutes)

Instructions

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  • Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Shape the cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and coat with granulated sugar. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
  • Add Reese’s Cups: Immediately press a frozen mini Reese’s cup into the center of each cookie. The cookies will crack slightly—this is normal!
  • Cool & serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

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  • Why freeze the Reese’s cups? This prevents them from melting too much when added to the hot cookies.
  • Make-ahead tip: Cookie dough can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~140
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg