Description
Delight in these rich and chewy Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies, loaded with creamy peanut butter, peanut butter chips, and vibrant Reese’s Pieces for a perfect sweet and nutty treat. These cookies offer a golden crust with a gooey center, sure to satisfy any peanut butter lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet 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
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup (240 g) peanut butter chips
- 2 cups (376 g) Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- Line baking sheets: Prepare 2 large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and set them aside for later use.
- Beat butters and sugar: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter. Beat on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is light, creamy, and fluffy.
- Add vanilla: Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined with the butter and sugar mixture.
- Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Whisk dry ingredients together: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined, careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chips and pieces: Gently fold in the peanut butter chips and Reese’s Pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill dough and preheat oven: Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. During the last few minutes of chilling, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Scoop dough: Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop or measuring cup, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each 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.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops turn golden brown. The centers will remain slightly gooey but will firm up as the cookies cool.
- Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing them to set properly and enhance their chewy texture.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients like butter and eggs help ensure even mixing and a better dough consistency.
- Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading and helps maintain a thick, chewy texture.
- The cookies will be soft when removed from the oven but will continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute Reese’s Pieces with M&M’s or other candy pieces if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Reese's Pieces cookies, peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, peanut butter chips, candy cookies, easy cookie recipe
