Description
Reese’s peanut butter chocolate cookies bring classic comfort to dessert lovers, blending rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in each delightful bite. Sweet memories and indulgent flavors combine, promising a delectable treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate moisture and flavor by individually adding eggs, then mixing in vanilla extract and peanut butter until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Develop the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually integrating these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Enhance the cookie dough by gently folding chocolate chips and chopped Reeses Peanut Butter Cups throughout, ensuring even distribution for maximum flavor in every bite.
- Form cookies by portioning dough into approximately 2-tablespoon mounds, placing them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers.
- Complete the process by allowing cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling, resulting in a delectable treat with perfect peanut butter and chocolate harmony.
Notes
- Check butter temperature carefully, ensuring it’s softened but not melted for the perfect creamy texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to help ingredients blend smoothly and create a consistent cookie dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thick, chewy cookie shape.
- For gluten-free options, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chop Reeses Peanut Butter Cups into different sizes for varied texture and visual appeal in each cookie bite.
- Slightly underbake cookies to keep them soft and gooey in the center, as they’ll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture and freshness for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg