If you love chocolate and peanut butter, then Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies will quickly become your new favorite treat.

These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter.

Made with Reese’s pieces or chopped Reese’s cups, every bite bursts with sweet and salty flavor that’s hard to resist.

Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just to satisfy your own sweet tooth, this recipe is a winner.

Why You’ll Love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Perfect flavor pairing – chocolate and peanut butter are a classic combo.
Soft and chewy texture – ideal for cookie lovers.
Customizable – use Reese’s pieces, mini Reese’s cups, or both.
Crowd-pleaser – these cookies are always a hit at parties, bake sales, or holiday gatherings.

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate and peanut butter, these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Reese’s pieces or chopped mini Reese’s cups

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Reese’s pieces or chopped Reese’s cups.
Scoop dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips for the Best Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too sticky.
For extra chocolatey cookies, drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Serving Ideas

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies pair perfectly with a glass of cold milk, a cup of coffee, or even crumbled over vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

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