The Ultimate Peanut Butter Lover’s Cookie – Soft, Chewy & Loaded with Reese’s!
Warning: These cookies are dangerously delicious—packed with three types of Reese’s (Pieces, chips, and chopped cups) in every bite! Perfect for when you want maximum peanut butter chocolate goodness in cookie form.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Triple Reese’s goodness – Pieces, chips, and chopped cups!
✅ Soft & chewy – Bakery-style texture with crispy edges.
✅ Easy to make – No chill time needed.
✅ Freezer-friendly – Dough or baked cookies store perfectly.
📝 Ingredients
(Makes ~24 cookies)
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup (90g) Reese’s Pieces
- ½ cup (90g) Reese’s peanut butter chips
- ½ cup (90g) chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups (about 8 mini cups)
(Pro tip: Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements!)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Cream Wet Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).
- Mix in egg and vanilla until smooth.
2️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3️⃣ Fold in Reese’s
- Gently stir in Reese’s Pieces, peanut butter chips, and chopped cups.
4️⃣ Scoop & Bake
- Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls (about 1.5 tbsp each).
- Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets; flatten slightly.
- Bake 10–12 mins until edges are golden (centers will look soft).
5️⃣ Cool & Enjoy!
- Let cool 5 mins on sheet, then transfer to a rack.
- Serve with milk or ice cream for peak indulgence!
💡 Pro Tips
🔹 Room temp ingredients ensure even mixing.
🔹 Underbake slightly for ultra-chewy centers.
🔹 Chop peanut butter cups while cold for clean cuts.
❓ FAQs + Variations
1. Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
✅ Yes! For extra texture.
2. How do I keep cookies soft?
🍞 Store with a slice of bread in an airtight container.
3. Can I freeze the dough?
❄️ Yes! Freeze dough balls up to 3 months; bake from frozen (+1–2 mins).
4. No Reese’s Pieces?
🍫 Substitute M&M’s or chocolate chips.
5. Gluten-free option?
🌾 Use GF flour blend and check candy labels.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Warm with vanilla ice cream (cookie sandwich style!)
- Crumbled over peanut butter milkshakes
- As holiday gifts in cute boxes or jars
⏳ Time & Nutrition
Prep: 15 mins | Bake: 12 mins | Total: 27 mins
Calories: ~150/cookie | Servings: 24
🌟 Final Thoughts
These Triple Reese’s Cookies are peanut butter paradise—chewy, rich, and packed with candy surprises. Perfect for:
- Cookie exchanges
- Late-night cravings
- When you need a peanut butter hug
One bite and you’ll be hooked! 🤎🍫
(Tip: For extra decadence, drizzle melted peanut butter cups over cooled cookies!)
