Reeses Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies are an easy and delicious cookies that will please any peanut butter lover. With just a few simple ingredients, these cookies can be whipped up in no time! Plus, they're just perfect during the Fall and Halloween season!
For more amazing Halloween Party treats see our Mummy Brownies, Monster Cookie Truffles, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake, Halloween Snack Mix, Reese's Peanut Butter Fudge, and Sweet and Sour Bat Wings. Your party guests will have a spooky time at your Halloween table!
Why you will love this recipe
You will love how you can turn this timeless peanut butter cookie recipe into a seasonal favorite with just a few Reese's Peanut butter pieces! Peanut butter cookies with Reese's Pieces are already super easy to make. But, if you're in a hurry to whip up a great Halloween party treat, this recipe is perfect!
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Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter, softened to room temperature.
- Granulated white sugar
- Light Brown sugar
- Peanut Butter, creamy or chunky, your choice.
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Peanut Butter Reese's Cookies
One of the secrets to making great peanut butter cookies is to have the butter and the peanut butter softened at room temperature. It make mixing so much easier!
You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter. I always opt for the chunky, as I love little bits of peanuts mixed into my baked peanut butter cookies.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1. Cream the Butter & Sugar
Cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy.
Next, add the egg and the vanilla. Mix well until a little fluffy in texture.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Mix in the Peanut Butter
Add your room temperature peanut butter. Mix in really well.
Add the baking soda, baking powder, and the salt to the flour and blend well.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Mix in the Flour
Add the flour to the sugar and egg mixture, mixing well after each small addition.
Using a spatula, pull the dough together so that it is a ball and no flour remains.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 4. Form the Cookies & Bake
Roll the dough into 24 equal sized balls, placing about 2" apart on a cookie sheet.
Press down slightly using the tines of a fork. Place three Reese's Pieces on each cookie. Chill formed cookie dough 30 minutes then bake.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving suggestions
These Halloween themed peanut butter cookie treats will be a welcome addition to any school party. Whether you are hosting a party for your children or contributing to an office party, these are fast and easy to make.
For more easy Halloween Party treats see our Mummy Brownies, Monster Cookie Truffles, Mummy Pigs in a Blanket, and Sweet and Sour Bat Wings. Your party guests will have a spooky time at your Halloween table!
Substitutions
If you or a loved one has peanut allergies, just substitute the peanut butter with almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or even cashew butter. Follow the directions just the same otherwise.
Variations
There are many variations you can try with peanut butter cookies. Instead of putting Reese's Peanut Butter Pieces on top, try mixing in either Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Chips, or the Reese's Pieces and Mini Cup mixture.
Equipment
Having the right baking equipment ensures ingredients are properly measured and helps ensure a perfect outcome for . The right tools for the right task are important. Some of my standbys are:
- Large Rimmed Cookie sheet with cooling racks
- Silicone spatula
- Mixing Bowls
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
Top Tips
- Remove from oven even if you think they are not quite ready. They will continue to cook after you remove them.
- Use softened butter and peanut butter.
- Chill the formed cookies for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up before cooking.
Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Yes they do. With one caveat. Since you have Reese's Pieces candies on the top, let them defrost in the refrigerator first. This will control any condensation build up on the candies and prevent them getting sticky.
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📖 Recipe
Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz Reese's Pieces
Instructions
- Pre heat your oven to 350° F. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, measure the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend them together well. Set aside for later.1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a larger mixing bowl, cream your brown sugar, white granulated sugar, and butter with a hand mixer. Mix in the egg and the vanilla extract. Combine well.½ cup butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the peanut butter to the sugar and egg mixture. Blend well.¾ cup peanut butter
- Using your hand mixer, add the blended flour ingredients into the sugar, egg, and peanut butter mixture. Mix in well after each addition. When it gets thick, switch to a spatula.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl clean, forming a ball of dough. Scoop out into 24 equal size scoops and form each into a ball. Using fork tines, flatten to ½" tall discs.
- Place three Reese's Pieces on each cookie, pressing into the cookie gently. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or freezer for 15. Remove chilled cookies and bake 17 to 18 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- Remove from oven even if you think they are not quite ready. They will continue to cook after you remove them.
- Use softened butter and peanut butter.
- Chill the formed cookies for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up before cooking.
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