Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these Reese’s Cup Peanut Butter Cookies. Perfectly chewy and irresistibly delicious, each cookie features a soft peanut butter base topped with a luscious Reese’s cup, creating a treat that’s sure to please any crowd. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to enjoy a sweet snack, these cookies are quick and easy to make, offering a nostalgic flavor that everyone will love. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whip up a batch today and experience the joy of homemade cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 18 large Reese's peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter on high speed until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract and eggs; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Using a large cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), drop dough onto prepared sheets (6 cookies per sheet).
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately press a Reese's cup into the center of each warm cookie after removing from the oven.
- Let cool on the pan for about five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg