Miniature Peanut Butter Treats

 Cookie:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

 

Filling:

42 miniature peanut butter- chocolate cups 

1.  In a bowl, combine the butter, sugars, egg, peanut butter and vanilla; beat until smooth.  Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.  Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2.  Roll into 42 walnut-sized balls; place in greased miniature muffin cups.  Bake at 374 degrees for 8-9 minutes.

3.  Remove from oven; gently press 1 peanut butter cup into each cookie, forming a depression;  Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.