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    Home » Desserts » Reese's Cookies Recipe

    Reese's Cookies Recipe

    lainey in the kitchen
    Modified: May 16, 2024 · Published: Feb 11, 2014 by Lainey · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments
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    These Reese's Cookies Recipe are soft, gooey, and rich in chocolate and peanut butter flavor in every bite! You will love the combination of flavors plus the sumptuous texture that the m&m's and peanut butter cups have.

    If you want more Reese-flavored recipes like this, try my Reese's Peanut Butter Cake and 3-ingredients Peanut Butter Fudge Condensed Milk recipe on this site.

    pb reese's cookies on a white plate
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    • Reese's Cookies Recipe

    Ingredients

    These are the ingredients that you will need:

    • butter softened
    • white sugar
    • brown sugar
    • large egg
    • vanilla extract
    • creamy peanut butter
    • all-purpose flour
    • baking soda
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • peanut butter M&M's
    • chopped Reese's cups

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet; use parchment paper or a baking mat.

    In a large bowl, add butter, white and brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and cream with a beater:

    mixing the peanut butter, sugar and butter in a bowl

    In a medium-sized bowl, add all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then mix with a whisk:

    mixing dry ingredients together

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined:

    mixing wet and dry ingredients together

    Add M&M's and Reese's cups and mix with a wooden spoon:

    mixing chocolate and candies to the cookie dough

    Flatten each cookie using something that has a flat surface. I used my handy-dandy mason jar to do this. Place in the oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown:

    flattening each cookie using a mason jar

    And, tadaaahhh! These are freshly baked Reese's cookies. Simply Bakers, I tell you, these cookies smell so good!

    freshly baked pb reese's cookies

    You can find every flavor you love when it comes to sweet candies, peanut butter, and chocolate!

    So, what are you waiting for? Get your baking tools and ingredients and make your own Reese's cookies at home. I am sure your family will love it!

    delicious PB Reese's cookies and peanut butter cups on a white plate

    Substitutions

    • Peanut Butter Flavor: Instead of chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, you can substitute peanut butter chips for the peanut butter flavor in another form.
    • Chocolate Flavor: You can substitute Nutella for the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to create a different chocolate and nut flavor. Swirl it into the batter before baking for a rich, hazelnut flavor.
    • Dried Fruit: If you want a healthier or alternative flavor profile, you can replace the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups with chopped dried fruit, such as cranberries, cherries, or apricots. This gives the cookies a chewy texture and hints of natural sweetness.

    Variations

    • Oatmeal Reese's Cookies: For more texture and flavor, add 1 cup of old-fashioned oats to the dough. You can also use a little less flour to compensate for the oats.
    • Double Chocolate Reese's Cookies: For an extra chocolatey treat, mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips and chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
    • Chunky Reese's Cookies: Instead of chopping Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, use Reese's Miniatures or Reese's Pieces to create larger, chunkier peanut butter pockets.

    Equipment

    In making this easy and delicious Reese's Cookies recipe, you'll need the following things:

    • oven
    • large bowl
    • medium-sized bowl
    • parchment paper or baking mat
    • beater
    • wooden spoon

    Feel free to use whatever is available in your kitchen as a substitute for some of the items listed above.

    Storage

    • After the cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, depending on the weather where you are.
    • Place a piece of parchment paper between each layer of cookies to maintain their texture and flavor.
    • Avoid storing them in direct sunlight or near heat sources, as this might cause them to spoil or melt.

    Top Tip

    • Before mixing the dry ingredients, like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and brown sugar, sift them individually. This easy but very important step would make your cookies nice and evenly textured. It wouldn't be fun biting into a lump of flour in between 🙂
    • Make sure not to put the raw cookie dough balls too close to each other. By spacing them out properly, it will prevent the cookies from sticking together after baking.

    FAQs

    Can I freeze this cookie dough a few days before baking?

    Sure, you can. Just make sure to thaw it before baking.

    Can I make big cookies out of this recipe?

    I do not advise making very large cookies, as it will affect the cooking time and the quality of the cookies.

    How many days can I keep this cookie at room temperature?

    You can keep these Reese's cookies at room temperature for 2–3 days, depending on the weather where you are located. Just keep the cookies in an airtight container.


    More delicious and easy cookie recipes:

    • Peanut Butter Sprinkle Cookies
    • Easy Sugar Cookies
    • Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies | VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE
    • Red Velvet Cookies
    • Nutella Peanut Butter Cookies
    • S’mores Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless)
    freshly baked pb reese's cookies on a white plate
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    Reese's Cookies Recipe

    These Reese's cookies are soft, gooey, and rich in chocolate and peanut butter flavor. You will love the combination of flavors plus the sumptuous texture that the M&M's and peanut butter cups have in this easy cookie recipe. Check this out!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Bake Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Filipino
    Servings: 20 cookies
    Calories: 2293kcal
    Author: Lainey
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 package peanut butter M&M's
    • handful chopped Reese's cups

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then, grease the cookie sheet, and use parchment paper or a baking mat.
    • In a large bowl, add butter, white and brown sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and cream with a beater.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, add all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix with a whisk.
    • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
    • Add M&M's, and Reese's cups and mix with a wooden spoon.
    • Place in the oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and transfer to cookie rack to cool completely.
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    Calories: 2293kcalCarbohydrates: 353gProtein: 55gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 8446mgPotassium: 1276mgFiber: 10gSugar: 128gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 462mgIron: 11mg

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    I am actually a big fan of peanut butter, especially peanut butter M&M's! In addition, my favorite thing about this recipe was that I added all the wet ingredients to the bowl and creamed them all at once! I'm all about quick and easy recipes, so this would be the recipe if you are looking to make and bake in under 20 minutes!

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    1. nay says

      February 12, 2014 at 2:23 am

      How many cookies does this make??

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        February 12, 2014 at 8:03 am

        Hi there,
        It depends. With the cookie scooper, it made 18-20 cookies. If you make smaller cookies, probably 38-40

        Reply
        • nay says

          February 13, 2014 at 3:33 am

          Ok thanks so much! I love everything you bake!

          Reply
          • Lainey says

            December 03, 2015 at 10:13 pm

            Hi Nay! Thank you so much for always watching! I appreciate you! <3 <3 (Sorry for the late response). xx

            Reply
    2. Fifi says

      February 12, 2014 at 5:39 am

      these look soooo cute! Bring some when you visit! hahaa

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        February 12, 2014 at 8:05 am

        HI fifi!!
        I will definately bring up some cookies

        Reply
    3. Amal says

      March 02, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Can you leave out the peanut butter? Or will that mess up the recipe?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        March 09, 2015 at 6:38 pm

        Hi Amal, I have not tried it without the peanut butter, however you can replace it with your favorite spread. 🙂 Or use my chocolate chip cookie recipe & replace the chocolate chips with M&M's and Reese's. 🙂 I hope this helps. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lulu says

      June 12, 2015 at 5:46 am

      We just made these! Sooooooooooooooooo good!!!

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        June 19, 2015 at 3:52 pm

        woohoo! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for sharing!! xx

        Reply
    5. Lulu says

      June 12, 2015 at 5:47 am

      They were moist and peanut butter-y!

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        February 25, 2020 at 4:37 am

        Awww, thank you so much Lulu!

        Reply
    6. Cath says

      November 28, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Awesome recipe! Yumminess and goodness in one!

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        February 25, 2020 at 4:38 am

        I appreciate your kind words, Cath!

        Reply
    7. Cristina says

      April 22, 2022 at 2:02 am

      The recipe looks good and fun to make. Good for treats and snacks. What I like about the recipe is you have all the details. Very good taste people will love to make their own cookies at home with those recipes.

      Reply
    8. CheMae says

      April 10, 2024 at 2:37 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look pretty and delicious. Yum! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Dom G says

      April 16, 2024 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      I wanted more texture in my cookies so I added peanuts. I enjoyed every bite.

      Reply

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