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Close-up of chewy Reese’s peanut butter cookies with Reese’s Pieces and candy chunks on a plate.

Delicious Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies

These soft and chewy Reese's peanut butter cookies are loaded with chunks of Reese's candy for a perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter use regular creamy peanut butter, not natural
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Candy Add-ins

  • 1 cup chopped Reese's peanut butter cups or use Reese's Pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
  • Fold in the chopped Reese's peanut butter cups.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keyword Peanut Butter Cookies, Reese's Cookies