Get ready to experience the ultimate cookie paradise that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Imagine biting into a warm, gooey cookie that combines the classic chocolate chip cookie with the irresistible peanut butter cup - a match made in dessert heaven. These Chocolate Chip Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are not just another recipe; they're a decadent indulgence that will have everyone begging for more. Whether you're a chocolate lover, a peanut butter fanatic, or simply someone who appreciates mind-blowing desserts, this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped Reese's peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and the two large eggs to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and the chopped Reese's peanut butter cups using a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft. The cookies will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough; mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Chop the Reese's peanut butter cups into similar-sized pieces for even distribution.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes that bake evenly.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra indulgence, slightly press additional chocolate chips and Reese's pieces on top of each cookie before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a piece of bread to keep them soft and fresh.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and ingredients for smoother mixing.
- If you like crispy edges and soft centers, slightly flatten the cookie dough before baking.
- These cookies freeze beautifully - make a double batch and save some for later!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 199kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 33mg
