Prepare to experience a mind-blowing dessert that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy! Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, soft chocolate chip cookie and discovering a molten Reese's Peanut Butter Cup hidden inside like a delicious treasure. These aren't just cookies - they're a legendary dessert experience that combines the classic comfort of chocolate chip cookies with the irresistible peanut butter and chocolate magic of Reese's. Whether you're looking to impress your family, wow your friends, or simply treat yourself to the most decadent cookie ever created, this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 12 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Take approximately 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it into a disk. Place an unwrapped Reese's Peanut Butter Cup in the center.
- Carefully wrap the dough around the Reese's, ensuring it is completely enclosed and sealed.
- Place stuffed cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and help the cookies maintain their shape.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the dough.
- When wrapping the Reese's, make sure the entire candy is completely sealed to prevent leaking during baking.
- Don't overbake! Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft - they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup and maintain their perfect texture.
- For best results, use fresh Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and high-quality chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
