There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. It takes many of us straight back to childhood—where after-school snacks included peanut butter sandwiches and chocolate treats, or maybe the thrill of unwrapping a peanut butter cup from your Halloween stash. These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies bring together the best of both worlds: the soft, chewy comfort of a cookie and the indulgent richness of a peanut butter cup nestled right in the center. This recipe is a year-round favorite in my kitchen, but there’s something especially magical about baking them during the colder months. The oven warms the house, the smell of freshly baked cookies fills the air, and there’s a familiar sense of home that just can’t be matched. These cookies are the kind of treat you bring to a cookie swap or leave out for Santa—because honestly, who could resist? They’re not just delicious—they’re fun to make, too. Watching the peanut butter cups melt ever so slightly as they settle into the soft cookie centers is oddly satisfying. And if you’ve got little hands around, this is a perfect baking project to do with kids. From rolling the dough balls in sugar to unwrapping those mini peanut butter cups, there’s something for everyone to do.