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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

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If you love bakery-style peanut butter cookies loaded with chocolate, this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies recipe is about to become your new favorite. These cookies are soft in the center, slightly crisp around the edges, and filled with chunks of real Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. With a rich flavor profile, simple ingredient list, and crowd-pleasing results, this recipe delivers everything dessert lovers want.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Perfectly soft, thick, bakery-style texture
  • Packed with real Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for the ultimate chocolate-peanut butter combo
  • Simple ingredients you already have at home
  • No chilling required
  • Ready in under 30 minutes
  • Ideal for gifting, events, or weekly dessert prep

Ingredients Breakdown

• Peanut Butter – Creamy peanut butter provides rich flavor and structure; avoid natural types due to oil separation.
• Unsalted Butter – Softened butter creates a tender texture and lets you control the overall saltiness.
• Sugar Combination – Granulated and brown sugar balance sweetness, moisture, and spread; brown sugar adds caramel-like depth.
• Egg and Vanilla – The egg binds the dough while vanilla enhances aroma and overall flavor.
• Flour and Leavening Agents – All-purpose flour builds structure; baking soda and baking powder create a soft, slightly puffy cookie.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – Chopped cups melt into creamy chocolate–peanut butter pockets throughout each cookie.
• Topping Ingredients – Semi-sweet chocolate, coconut oil, and peanut butter create rich, glossy drizzles for flavor and visual appeal.

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Tips and Tricks

  • For thicker cookies, keep the dough balls slightly taller rather than wide.
  • Avoid overmixing once the flour is added to keep the texture soft.
  • Underbaking slightly ensures the cookies stay chewy once cooled.
  • Chop Reese’s cups into large chunks for gooey pockets of chocolate.
  • If the dough seems too soft, refrigerate for 10 minutes before scooping.
  • Always use room-temperature butter for proper blending.
  • Parchment-lined baking sheets ensure even baking and prevent spread.

Variations and Customizations

Add-Ins

  • Mix in mini chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
  • Add chopped peanuts for extra crunch
  • Include a swirl of Nutella for a richer chocolate flavor

Peanut Butter Options

  • Almond butter works for a non-peanut alternative
  • Crunchy peanut butter gives texture to the dough

Topping Variations

  • Drizzle white chocolate instead of semi-sweet
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top
  • Dip half the cookie in melted chocolate

Pairing Suggestions

These cookies pair perfectly with:

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  • A glass of cold milk
  • Hot chocolate or mocha
  • Iced coffee or cold brew
  • Vanilla ice cream or a peanut butter milkshake
  • A warm cup of black tea for balance

Storage Instructions

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Refrigeration: Keeps cookies soft and fresh for up to 1 week.
  • Freezing Dough: Scoop dough balls onto a tray, freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes.
  • Freezing Baked Cookies: Store fully cooled cookies in freezer bags for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Popular Questions

Can I use natural peanut butter?

It’s not recommended because the oil separation alters the cookie texture.

Do these cookies spread a lot?

No. They maintain a soft, thick shape when baked correctly.

Can I skip the toppings?

Yes. The cookies taste amazing without the drizzle, but the topping adds a bakery-style finish.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Absolutely. Store it in the refrigerator for 24 hours or freeze for longer storage.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Caroline

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich peanut butter flavor and chunky Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Finished with chocolate and peanut butter drizzles, they’re the ultimate treat for any peanut butter lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening
  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (for topping)

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  4. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into the dough.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to form 1.5-tablespoon dough balls. Place 2 inches apart and gently flatten.
  8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 15-second microwave intervals. Warm peanut butter separately.
  11. Drizzle melted chocolate and warm peanut butter over cooled cookies. Let drizzles set before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake—these cookies should be soft in the center. Letting them cool on the baking sheet helps them set properly. Customize by adding extra Reese’s pieces or chocolate chips for even more decadence.

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