Description
These Reese’s Pieces Cookies combine the rich, creamy taste of peanut butter with the sweet crunch of Reese’s Pieces and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and bursting with peanut butter flavor, these cookies are perfect for any peanut butter lover looking for a delightful treat that’s easy to whip up and bake to perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter + 2 tablespoons, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups Reese’s Pieces (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a well-aerated base for your cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and fully combined, ensuring even distribution for flavor and moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips and Reese’s Pieces: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of Reese’s Pieces into the dough evenly to distribute the sweet, chocolatey, and nutty candies throughout.
- Scoop Dough and Top with Reese’s Pieces: Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Press the remaining 1/2 cup of Reese’s Pieces on top of each dough ball for extra color and candy flavor.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft in the middle. Avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; watch for cookies to be set but still soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
