Inside Out Peanut Butter Blossoms

By srumbel

Everyone loves the classic peanut butter blossoms (you know, the peanut butter cookie with the Hershey kiss in the center). Well these are in the inside out version! You make an amazing chocolate cookie and then stick a Reese’s cup (or heart if you are feeling festive!) in the center and enjoy. Not only are they adorable, they are so very delicious too.
from lilluna.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2/3 cups cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24-30 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups of Reese's Hearts

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer beat together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat to combine well. Add the flour, cocoa, soda, and salt and stir to combine.
Scoop on to the sheet in rounded 1 tablespoon scoops. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the centers are set. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2 or 3 minutes and then place them on a wire rack. Let the cookies cool for an additional 3-5 minutes and then gently press a Reese's cup or heart into the center of each cookie.
Store extra cookies in an air-tight container.
Notes

It's a little hard to tell when these dark cookies are done, so set a timer!