Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies (Print Format)

Soft peanut butter cookies packed with Reese's candies and chocolate chips. Rich, chewy, and perfect for sharing.

# Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon table salt
11 - 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix

→ Add-ins

12 - 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
13 - 1 1/4 cups halved Reese's mini peanut butter cups, divided
14 - 1 cup mini Reese's Pieces, divided

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a Silpat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, honey, and vanilla extract, then mix again until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
04 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips, 1 cup of the halved Reese's peanut butter cups, and 3/4 cup of the mini Reese's Pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough into 36 even balls. Press additional candy into the tops of the dough balls for visual appeal.
06 - Place 12 dough balls on a baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. Let the cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to parchment paper to cool completely.
07 - If desired, use a flat spatula to gently press down the tops of the cookies immediately after baking to slightly flatten them. Proceed cautiously to avoid damaging the cookie tops.

# Tips:

01 - Natural or oily peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.
02 - Cookies may remain thick and puffy due to the candy content.
03 - Substitute crunchy peanut butter for added texture, if preferred.

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