1cupcreamy peanut butteruse regular creamy peanut butter, not natural
1cupunsalted buttersoftened
1cupbrown sugarpacked
½cupwhite sugar
1large egg
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tspbaking soda
½tspsalt
1tspvanilla extract
Candy Add-ins
1cupchopped Reese's peanut butter cupsor 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.