Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. Each bite features a melted Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the ultimate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. You can also chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.