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Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Delight in the perfect balance of rich peanut butter flavor and colorful Reese’s Pieces in these soft, chewy peanut butter cookies. Creamy peanut butter and sweet brown sugar form a tender dough studded with peanut butter chips and Reese’s Pieces, creating irresistible cookies that hold their shape and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup (240 g) peanut butter chips
  • 2 cups (376 g) Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheets: Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Cream butter, sugar, and peanut butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined, enhancing the cookie’s flavor.
  4. Incorporate eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure even distribution.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  6. Mix dry into wet: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the mixer and mix on low speed just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  7. Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in the peanut butter chips and Reese’s Pieces with a spatula to evenly distribute the candies without breaking them.
  8. Chill dough: Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to firm up, which helps maintain cookie shape during baking. Preheat the oven to 400°F towards the end of the chilling time.
  9. Scoop and shape: Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop or measuring cup, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets spaced about 3 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball slightly using your hands or the bottom of a glass, as these cookies do not spread much during baking.
  10. Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops turn golden brown. The centers will remain gooey but will firm up as they cool.
  11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • If you do not have a stand mixer, a hand-held mixer works well as an alternative to cream the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Slightly flattening the dough balls before baking ensures even cooking and maintains cookie shape since these cookies don’t spread much.
  • The gooey centers will set further while cooling on the baking sheet, so avoid removing them too soon.

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