Looking for a peanut butter cookie recipe that everyone will love? We added Reese's Pieces and chocolate chips to make these Peanut Butter Reese's Cookies the best ever! They are soft, chewy, and have the best chocolate and peanut butter flavor.
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Soft peanut butter cookies loaded with candy definitely need to be on your baking plans this week. These peanut butter Reese's cookies go to a whole new level when you add Reese's Pieces and chocolate chips to the dough.
This is my go to recipe for peanut butter cookies because they always turn out so soft, puffy, and delicious. They have a secret ingredient in them that makes sure they stay soft for days...if they even last that long.
Kids of all ages will go crazy and devour the whole batch of Reese's cookies in no time at all. Don't take our word for it though, just look at the empty cookie jar.
Why You Will Love These Cookies
- The cookie dough comes together in minutes.
- No chilling time before baking the cookies.
- Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that have plenty of chocolate and Reese's candies in every bite.
- Great for any occasion that calls for cookies.
Main Ingredients Needed
This peanut butter cookie recipe comes together quickly with basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen or pantry. Just add a bag of Reese's Pieces to your shopping list and you will be ready to bake in no time at all.
- Butter - Softened unsalted butter creates a smooth and creamy dough texture that helps the cookies bake up puffy. Another plus to using softened butter instead of melted butter is that you do not have to chill the dough.
- Sugar - A mixture of granulated sugar and brown sugar sweetens the dough and makes the cookies soft.
- Peanut Butter - Our favorite peanut butter to use in recipe is creamy JIF. Other brands are fine, but I do not recommend a natural or oily peanut butter.
- Flour - All purpose flour is used to thicken the dough and add structure. See our tips on how to measure flour.
- Cornstarch - A little bit added to cookie dough helps them to bake up thicker and to stay soft longer.
- Mix-Ins - A mixture of Reese's Pieces and chocolate chips truly make these the best. Feel free to use peanut butter chips for more peanut butter goodness.
How to make Peanut Butter Reese's Cookies
Another reason these cookies are my favorite is because there is no chilling time needed to make this Reese's Pieces cookie recipe. You can bake the dough as soon as you mix it up. Gotta love that you can have cookies right away when the craving hits!
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the cookie dough. Beat the room temperature butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy. Add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and mix again. Slowly add the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Add the mix-ins. Gently stir the chocolate chips and Reese's candies into the dough. Save some of the candy for the tops.
- Scoop dough balls. Use a cookie dough scoop to evenly divide the dough into 36 balls. Press a few extra candies into the top of the balls.
- Bake and chill. Place 12 balls at a time on a baking sheet and bake for 10-11 minutes. Let the cookies rest on the hot cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes, then gently remove and place on a wire rack or parchment paper to cool completely.
Storage
Store the cooled cookies in a tightly sealed container on the counter for 4-5 days.
You can also freeze the cookies in a freezer safe bag or container for 1-2 months. Thaw on the counter for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Measure all of the ingredients properly. One of the biggest reasons recipes do not turn out is because of improper measuring.
- Save some of your mix-ins to press into the tops of the dough balls before baking. This makes the peanut butter Reese's Pieces cookies look like they came from a bakery.
- Use a mixture of Reese's Pieces and mini peanut butter cups for more Reese's love.
- Use M&M's instead of the peanut butter candies.
More Recipes with Reese's Pieces
- Reeses Ice Cream Cake
- Reese's Popcorn
- Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
- Reese's Marshmallow Blondies
- Reese's Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies
- Oreo Reese's Brownie
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Peanut Butter Reese’s Cookies
Reese's Pieces and chocolate chips make these Peanut Butter Reese's Cookies the best peanut butter cookie ever! They are soft, chewy, and have the best chocolate and peanut butter flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cup Reese's Pieces, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat the butter and sugars until light and creamy.
- Add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter and beat again.
- Stir the salt, baking soda, flour, and cornstarch slowly add to the butter mixture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and 1 ¼ cup Reese's Pieces by hand.
- Scoop 36 even dough balls and press the remaining candies into the tops.
- Place 12 balls on a baking sheet and bake for 10-11 minutes.
- Let cool on the cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes then gently remove and place on a wire rack or parchment paper to cool completely.
- Store in a tightly sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 199Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 103mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 4g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Peanut Butter Reese's Cookies was first published January 2014. The photos and post were updated and republished January 2022.
Dawn Calvert
I just wanted to ask if I could put these in the frig for about an hour before backing?For some reason I got it in my head that all cookies will be flat if not chilled first ugh!Last Christmas I ask about your Cherry chocolate chip and they turned out perfect.Thanks
Jocelyn
You can refrigerate the dough if you have other things to do, but this one really doesn't need any chill time. They bake up nice and puffy without any chilling time!! I hope you enjoy this recipe too!!!
Crystal
Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I didn't have corn starch. So I made do without. Kinda scared they weren't gonna turn out because I absolutely love soft cookies. But surprisingly they did turn out soft. I was happy with the results. Thanks again I will definitely be recommending your recipe.
Donna
The Peanut Buuter Reese's Cookies look delicious but as I read the recipe I'm surprised to see corn starch listed as an ingredient, I have never seen that in a cookie before. Do you know why it is used? Just curious.....I do intend to try the recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for stopping by Donna. The cornstarch is actually used to keep the cookies really soft. I hope you enjoy the cookies 🙂
Kristen Duke
That's so great that your kids enjoy eating healthy! These cookies look so yummy - I'm a sucker for soft cookies and throw in some Reeses, these are speaking my language! 🙂
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor
My husband would LOVE these...Reese's Pieces are his FAVE! Yummy!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
There is noooo such thing as too much peanut butter or Reese's! Love these overload cookies, Jocelyn! I don't think I'll ever want a plain PB cookie again!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Overloaded peanut butter cookies is definitely way better than a plain one! I just can't seem to do plain desserts!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking
I made some chocolate cookies with Reese's pieces and now I crave some of yours! They look so soft and packed with the colorful peanut butter candy! Yum!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh, I can just imagine how good a chocolate cookie with Reese's would be! Well, now I'm craving cookies again 😉
Kelly
These cookies look amazing Jocelyn! Totally agree with treats in moderation and treating yourself here and there never hurts 🙂 I have a ton of holiday candy and chocolate leftover and can never say no to a cookie with so much peanut butter yumminess inside 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I can never say no to a soft peanut butter cookie either! Moderation is definitely key here!!!
DanaPNY
Jocelyn, these cookies look awesome. What a great idea to use up leftover candy too. I have a couple of friends who are obsessed with Reese's. I can't wait to share this with them! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think you need to make cookies for your friends for sure! They are going to go nuts for these!!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
This is a great cookie! My kids would love it in their lunches for sure!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Nancy!!!
Shannon @ Bake.Frost.Repeat
I LOVE Reese's Pieces!! My mom loves Reese's peanut butter cups. I definitely have to make these for both of us for our next mom/daughter road trip!
Jocelyn Brubaker
That sounds like the perfect addition to your next road trip!!!!
Marcie
Forget what I said about eating healthier…that's just gone out the window after laying eyes on these thick, delicious cookies! Oh my. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yeah, these cookies will do that too you! Sorry 🙂 (not really though)
katie
yum. darn you--i think i need these now because well i'm craving cookies and 7 months pregnant!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think you need cookies like yesterday! How are you doing????