Few desserts spark instant joy quite like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies. Thick, soft, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, these cookies take everything we love about classic peanut butter cookies and elevate it with chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups, pools of melted chocolate, and a tender, bakery-style texture.
Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a party, or simply craving a warm, indulgent dessert, this recipe delivers cookies that look impressive, taste incredible, and disappear fast. Each bite offers the perfect balance of sweet and salty, creamy and chewy, with that unmistakable Reese’s flavor at the center.
This in-depth guide walks you through every step, including expert baking tips, storage advice, and variations—so you can bake these cookies perfectly on your very first try.
Why You’ll Love These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies aren’t just good—they’re unforgettable. Here’s why they deserve a permanent spot in your baking rotation:
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Soft and thick bakery-style cookies
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Loaded with real Reese’s peanut butter cups
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Rich peanut butter flavor in every bite
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Crispy edges with a gooey center
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Easy, no-fuss ingredients
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Perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, and gifting
Unlike dry or crumbly peanut butter cookies, this recipe stays moist and tender for days, thanks to the balance of fats and sugars.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cookie Dough
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1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
For the Mix-Ins
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1½ cups Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
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Optional: extra Reese’s pieces for topping
Ingredient Tips for Best Results
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Use regular creamy peanut butter, not natural or oil-separating varieties. Natural peanut butter can cause cookies to spread too much.
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Brown sugar is essential for moisture and chewiness.
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Chop Reese’s cups into large chunks so they stay gooey inside the cookies.
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Room-temperature butter and egg ensure even mixing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare
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