Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Indulge in irresistible Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies – a delightful treat that combines rich peanut butter and sweet candy goodness. A dream come true for peanut butter cookie lovers.

If you love the flavor of these Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies like we do, you’ll love our other peanut butter recipes like our favorite Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies, Rice Krispy Peanut Butter Balls, and Peanut Butter Cup Cookies.

Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Cookies With Reese’s Pieces

Discover why so many people fall in love with E.T.’s favorite creamy peanut butter candies in a cookie

• Irresistible Flavor: These cookies are loaded with the rich and nutty taste of peanut butter, a classic favorite.
• Simple to Make: This cookie recipe is easy to follow, and the cookies turn out soft, chewy, and delicious every time.
• Sweet and Salty Combo: The sweet chocolatey goodness of Reese’s Pieces candies pairs perfectly with the slightly salty peanut butter, creating a delightful balance of flavors.
• Quick and Easy: You can whip up a batch of these cookies relatively quickly (20 mins), making them a convenient and tasty treat for any time you’re craving something sweet and nutty.
• Colorful and Fun: The vibrant colors of the candy-coated chocolate make these cookies visually appealing and great for parties or special occasions. Bring them to a potluck, bake sale, or holiday gathering; everyone will love them.
• Ready On The Fly: Freeze extra dough balls when you want peanut-y, freshly baked goodness. Pop them in the oven for an extra minute or two.

Ingredients Needed

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• All-Purpose Flour – spoon flour into a measuring cup* and level with a flat-edge knife.                  
• Baking Soda – check the expiration date. Fresh baking soda is crucial for lift and a tender cookie.                    
• Salt                   
• Creamy Peanut Butter – or crunchy; use what you prefer. *This recipe has not been tested with natural peanut butter.                     
• Unsalted Butter – butter should be at room temperature before creaming with sugar.       
• Granulated Sugar – white sugar.                      
• Brown Sugar – this molasses-infused and moisture-rich sugar must be packed into the measuring cup for the correct amount.                            
• Large Egg – allow to come to room temperature to evenly incorporate it into the cookie batter.  
• Vanilla Extract – for best results use pure vanilla extract (homemade or store-bought) when baking.
• Reese’s Pieces Candies – peanut butter candies in an orange, yellow, and brown crunchy shell

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How To Make Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies

Celebrate anytime with homemade peanut butter cookies and the added creaminess of peanut-flavored Reese’s Pieces! You’ll need a mixer, spatula, cookie scoop, mixing bowls, sheet pans and parchment paper. So, preheat the oven, line cookie sheets with parchment paper, and begin!

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Beat sugars, peanut butter, and butter until creamy and light. Add vanilla and egg and beat until combined.
2. Add whisked flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined, then gently fold in Reese’s Pieces candies.
3. Drop scooped cookie dough on prepared cookie sheets and press a few Reese’s Pieces on top of peanut butter cookie balls. 
4. Bake Reese’s cookies until the edges are lightly browned, about 9-12 minutes.
5. Cool Reese’s cookies for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack.

Recipe Notes And Tips

• I recommend lining your baking sheet with parchment paper. It promotes even baking and prevents the cookie bottoms from turning too brown.
• When creaming the butters and sugars, beat the mixture long enough for the sugars to dissolve. Getting the fluffy and light consistency you want can take up to three minutes.  
• Don’t skip bringing the egg to room temperature before adding to the creamed sugars for optimal mixing.
• Use a kitchen scale to measure flour and sift all the dry ingredients together. This combination elevates the overall quality of your Reese’s cookies and reduces the amount of mixing needed. (See below: How To Keep Cookies From Being Tough)
• The best way to tell if the cookie dough is mixed enough without creating extra gluten is to hand mix the dry ingredients until just incorporated with no dry streaks.
• I recommend folding the Reese’s pieces in by hand instead of using an electric mixer. This will give you better control and make it easier to avoid overmixing the batter.
• I like to use a medium cookie scoop to get all of the cookies the same size.
• If you like a thicker cookie, chill the cookie dough (or cookie dough balls) for about an hour. By chilling the dough, the cookies baked more evenly and spread out less.
• Adjust baking time to make the type of textured cookie you like; shorter for softer cookies, longer for crispier ones.
• If using natural peanut butter be sure to stir well just before measuring it. This recipe has NOT been tested with natural peanut butter.
• Reincorporate any separated peanut oil when using natural peanut butter. Just note, that natural peanut butter can make a slightly drier, more crumbly cookie.