Chocolate Reese's Pieces Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy chocolate cookies and crunchy Reese's Pieces candy. These chocolate cookies with Reese's Pieces are perfect for any occasion, from a casual snack to a Halloween treat.
Why You'll Love Chocolate Cookies With Reese's Pieces
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors with these irresistible Chocolate Cookies with Reese's Pieces. These treats will leave you wanting another, just one is not enough!
- Easy to make. Reese's Pieces cookies with cocoa powder are easy to make, even for beginner bakers. The recipe is simple to follow and the cookies come out perfect every time.
- Delicious. Reese's Pieces chocolate cookies are a classic dessert for a reason. The combination of cocoa and Reese's Pieces is simply irresistible. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor.
- Versatile. These cookies can be easily customized any way you like, or for any holiday theme.
- Festive. Reese's cookies add a fun and fun, Halloween themed touch, and they also make the cookies extra peanut buttery
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- Why You'll Love Chocolate Cookies With Reese's Pieces
- Chocolate Reese's Pieces Cookies Ingredients
- How to Make Reese's Pieces Cookies
- Kelly's Personal Recipe Notes
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips For Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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Chocolate Reese's Pieces Cookies Ingredients
Perfect for Halloween treats, the peanut butter filled Reese's Pieces add gorgeous orange, yellow, and brown festive colors against the rich, moist chocolate brownie textured cookies. Your family will ask you to make them every holiday, with different colored candies!
Every year the candy companies release seasonally colored M&M's and other types of candies that can transform these chocolate cookies with color combinations that fit Christmas, Easter, etc. It's a fun, and inexpensive way to acknowledge the seasons and holidays!
- Cocoa powder - Unsweetened.
- Flour - All purpose.
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter - Unsalted, softened to room temperature.
- Shortening
- Sugar - White granulated.
- Brown sugar - Packed, light or brown.
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips - Milk chocolate or semi-sweet.
- Reese's Pieces peanut butter pieces
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Reese's Pieces Cookies
Embark on a culinary adventure as you create these delectable cookie morsels, a perfect fusion of rich cocoa powder and the playful crunch of peanut butter filled Reese's Pieces.
You can bake these cookies immediately, or chill the dough for an even chewier cookie.
PRO TIP: You can freeze the cookie dough in round cookie dough balls spread out on a sheet pan. Then pop in a freezer bag for later baking!
Combine The Flour And Cocoa Powder
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder together. Either sift the cocoa to break up lumps, or use the back of a spoon to break the lumps up.
Mix Up The Chocolate Cookie Batter
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Stir In Peanut Butter Reese's Pieces Into
- Stir in Reese's Pieces candy, reserving a few tablespoons for later for the cookie tops.
Decorate Cookies With Reese's Pieces
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Decorate cookie tops with three different color Reese's Pieces peanut butter candies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Kelly's Personal Recipe Notes
If you love chewy, brownie texture chocolate drop cookies, than this cookie is for YOU! The addition of peanut butter Reese's Pieces or Peanut butter chips, takes these over the top though.
I rarely buy store bought cookies, simply because I have FIVE children and homemade not only give me more cookies, but they're a LOT cheaper. Plus, it's fun to make unique cookies that you can't find in the grocery store.
These cookies satisfy that chewy, moist chocolate fix I often crave. I can swap out the mix in candies using M&M's for any holiday theme during the year also!
Serving Suggestions
These Halloween themed Chocolate Reese's Pieces Cookies can be enjoyed ANY time of the year on their own or served with a glass of milk, coffee, or tea. For more Halloween recipe ideas:
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are some helpful tips when baking this chocolate cookie recipe.
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Do not over bake the cookies, or they will be hard.
- Reese's Pieces candy can be substituted with other types of candy, such as chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, or M&M's.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the Reese's Pieces for decorating the tops of each cookie.
- You can freeze the cookie dough in round cookie dough balls spread out on a sheet pan. Then pop in a freezer bag for later baking!
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this chocolate Reese's Pieces cookies recipe.
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Storage and Reheating
- Chocolate Reese's Pieces cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The Reese's Pieces chocolate cookies can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw the cookies overnight in the refrigerator or microwave them on low heat for 15-20 seconds, or until warmed through.
Tips For Success
Here are some helpful tips when baking this Chocolate Reese's Pieces cookies recipe.
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Do not over bake the cookies, or they will be hard.
- Reese's Pieces candy can be substituted with other types of candy, such as chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or M&M's.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the Reese's Pieces for decorating the tops of each cookie.
- You can freeze the cookie dough in round cookie dough balls spread out on a sheet pan. Then pop in a freezer bag for later baking!
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but chilling the dough will help to produce chewier cookies. However, it is not necessary. If you don't have time to chill the dough, you can bake immediately.
You can use all-purpose flour in this recipe. However, if you want chewier cookies, you can use bread flour.
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Chocolate Reese's Cookies
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2¼ cup Flour all purpose
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Butter unsalted
- ½ cup Shortening
- ¾ cup Sugar
- ⅔ cup Brown sugar packed, light or dark
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
- 1½ cup Reese's Pieces reserve some for cookie tops
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder together. Either sift the cocoa to break up lumps, or use the back of a spoon to break the lumps up.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in Reese's Pieces candy, reserving a few tablespoons for later for the cookie tops.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Decorate cookie tops with three different color Reese's Pieces peanut butter candies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Do not over bake the cookies, or they will be hard.
- Reese's Pieces candy can be substituted with other types of candy, such as chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or M&M's.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the Reese's Pieces for decorating the tops of each cookie.
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