Description
Indulgent Triple Reeses Peanut Butter Cookies blend classic American sweet traditions with chocolate-peanut butter magic. Chocolate chunks and Reeses pieces create irresistible layers of flavor that will delight chocolate and cookie enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
Sugars:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (85 grams) Reeses Pieces
- ½ cup (80 grams) chopped Reeses peanut butter cups (about 4 mini cups)
- ¼ cup (43 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to ensure easy cookie removal.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking soda, and salt by whisking, then set the dry ingredient mixture aside for later use.
- Use an electric mixer to blend softened butter and peanut butter until the mixture becomes light, airy, and uniformly integrated, which typically requires 2-3 minutes of continuous mixing.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg into the butter mixture, beating until the texture becomes smooth and completely homogeneous. Mix in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to ensure complete integration without overworking the dough.
- Carefully fold Reeses Peanut Butter Chips, chopped mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and optional chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Utilize a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie. Lightly press down on each portion to create a slightly flattened shape.
- Place the cookie-laden baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while ensuring centers remain soft and tender.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Always use room temperature butter and peanut butter to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same delicious consistency.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural peanut butter and cutting granulated sugar by 25% for a less sweet, more nutty flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg