Name: Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed; ½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup (240 g) peanut butter chips; 2 cups (376 g) Reese’s Pieces

Introduction

These Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and colorful candy pieces. Soft and chewy with a gooey center, they’re perfect for anyone who loves a rich, peanut buttery treat. Quick to prepare and fun to eat, they make a fantastic snack or dessert for any occasion.

The image shows many round cookies placed close together on a flat surface covered with light brown parchment paper on a white marbled texture. Each cookie is thick with a rough, cracked surface, and they are filled with colorful candy pieces in orange, yellow, brown, and tan scattered on top and within the dough. The cookies have a light golden-brown color with uneven edges, and the candies are partly melted into the cookie surface, adding shiny spots of color. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature

1½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed

½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup (240 g) peanut butter chips

2 cups (376 g) Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

Step 1: Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.

Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.

Step 7: Fold in the peanut butter chips and Reese’s Pieces gently.

Step 8: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 9: Using a ¼ cup scoop or measuring cup, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball slightly using your hands or the bottom of a glass, as these cookies do not spread much during baking.

Step 10: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops turn golden brown but the centers remain gooey.

Step 11: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to set fully.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, try adding chopped peanuts or substituting some peanut butter chips with chocolate chips.

If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the Reese’s Pieces to 1 cup.

Make sure to slightly flatten the dough balls before baking, as these cookies don’t spread much on their own.

Room temperature ingredients help the dough come together smoothly and create a better texture.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

Yes, you can use crunchy peanut butter, which will add a bit more texture to the cookies. Just be aware it may make the dough slightly less smooth.

Can I make these cookies without a stand mixer?

Absolutely. You can cream the butter, sugar, and peanut butter using a hand mixer or even by hand with a sturdy spoon, though it may take a bit longer to get the mixture light and creamy.