June 9, 2023
Review RecipeReese’s Cookies
These Reese’s cookies are the perfect cookie; full of soft and chewy peanut butter goodness, you won't be able to keep your hand out of the cookie jar!
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Attention peanut butter lovers, these Reese’s cookies are the best cookies to satisfy your cravings. Deliciously soft and chewy, these homemade cookies boast a creamy peanut butter flavor and bursts of Reese’s candy in every bite.
Reese’s Cookies Ingredients
These delectable treats combine the classic taste of a chocolate chip cookie with the irresistible flavor of Reese’s Pieces. The result is a delightful burst of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite.
The soft and chewy texture is perfectly complemented by the crunchiness of the candy, making these cookies the ultimate indulgence.
You’ll need:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups of creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons of white sugar
- ¾ cup of light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of Reese’s Pieces candy + ½ cup extra for the topping
Substitutions And Additions
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER: The recipe calls for smooth peanut butter for this recipe, but you could use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer.
LIGHT BROWN SUGAR: If you don’t have this, you can use white sugar and a tablespoon of molasses.
BAKING SODA AND BAKING POWDER: These are two different things, and baking soda is three times as powerful as baking powder. If you only have baking soda, use 1⅓ teaspoons of it plus a teaspoon of lemon juice. If you only have baking powder, use 4 teaspoons of it.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: If you like chocolatey cookies, you could throw in an extra cup of chocolate chips along with Reese’s Pieces to create the ultimate chocolate peanut butter cookies.
PEANUT BUTTER CUPS: For a variation on the original recipe, in place of Reese’s pieces, you could also choose to use mini peanut butter cups or even chop up full-sized peanut butter cups.
How To Make This Reese’s Cookies Recipe
Let’s dive into our step-by-step instructions for making this easy cookie batter and baking them.
STEP ONE: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
STEP TWO: Add the butter and peanut butter to the dry ingredients and cream together with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
To avoid flat cookies, make sure your butter is at room temperature.
STEP THREE: Add the white sugar and brown sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Mix together until light and fluffy.
STEP FOUR: Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
STEP FIVE: Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
STEP SIX: Stir in two cups of Reese’s Pieces candy (the other ½ cup of the candies are for topping the cookies before baking).
STEP SEVEN: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
PRO TIP:
Chilling the dough prevents it from spreading in the oven.
STEP EIGHT: Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, dollop the dough balls onto the cookie sheet. Use the heel of your hand to press each of the balls into a cookie shape. Add a few candies on top of each one.
STEP NINE: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cookies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
How To Serve
Serve these delicious cookies for an afternoon snack with a glass of milk or our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or southern strawberry sweet tea to wash them down.
These would also be the perfect cookies to give as a gift. Wrap them up for all of your favorite peanut butter fanatics for yummy DIY gifts.
If you just can’t get enough of Reese’s Pieces, you should also try our other sweet treats such as our Reese’s slam dunk no bake cheesecake, Reese’s cheesecake, and this yummy Reese’s Pieces fudge.
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Storing Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: You can store these chewy cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze Reese’s cookies for up to three months. Place the cookie sheet into the freezer until they are frozen solid, then you can transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag.
Defrost at room temperature and warm in the oven for five minutes if desired. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls and bake from frozen later.
These Reese’s cookies are just like classic chocolate chip cookies, but with Reese’s Pieces candies and peanut butter. If you’re a fan of peanut butter, this is one cookie recipe that you’re sure to make again and again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze these cookies?
You can freeze Reese’s cookies for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
Can I add chocolate or peanut butter chips to the batter?
This easy recipe is quite flexible in terms of adding extras. You could turn these into peanut butter chocolate chip cookies by adding chocolate chips to the batter.
Can I freeze the dough and bake the cookies later?
You can freeze the dough in cookie dough balls and then bake them from frozen when ready to serve.
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Reese’s Cookies
These Reese’s cookies are the perfect cookie; full of soft and chewy peanut butter goodness, you won't be able to keep your hand out of the cookie jar!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 38
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1¼ cups peanut butter, creamy
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups reese's pieces candy, plus extra for toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream together the butter and peanut butter.
- Add the sugar and brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs 1 at a time and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the flour and mix until well incorporated.
- Stir in 2 cups of the Reese’s Pieces candy. (The ½ cup of the candies are for topping the cookies before baking)
- Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using a small cookie dough scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out dough, and drop onto the covered cookie sheet.
- Using the heel of your hand, gently press down on the cookie dough. Then lightly press a few of the extra candies on top of the cookie dough.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before removing cookies.
Notes
- To avoid flat cookies, make sure your butter is at room temperature.
- Chilling the dough prevents it from spreading in the oven.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cookies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Gloria says
These are my boy’s favorites! I have to bake a double batch every time because they eat all of them.