Reese's Cookies
These Reese’s cookies are yummy and full of plenty of peanut butter goodness, you won't be able to keep your hand out of the cookie jar!
Servings: 38
Calories: 204kcal
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