Introduction
If you are a true peanut butter fan, these Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. Packed with Reese’s Pieces, peanut butter chips, and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, they bring bold flavor in every bite. Soft and chewy in the center with lightly crisp edges, they deliver the perfect cookie texture. These cookies are easy to make, kid-approved, and always a hit at parties, bake sales, or family gatherings.
Ingredients (Makes About 24 Cookies)
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
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½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup Reese’s Pieces
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½ cup peanut butter chips
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½ cup chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is important for achieving chewy cookies.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in Mix-Ins
Gently fold in the Reese’s Pieces, peanut butter chips, and chopped peanut butter cups. Do not overmix, or the cookies may become dense.
Step 6: Shape the Cookies
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for the Best Triple Reese’s Cookies
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Use room-temperature butter for the perfect creamed texture.
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Slightly underbake for chewy centers and crisp edges.
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Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
History and Inspiration
Peanut butter cookies first became popular in the 1930s when peanut butter was widely available in American households. Over the decades, bakers have experimented with creative add-ins. Reese’s candies, with their signature chocolate-peanut butter combination, have turned into a natural and delicious upgrade to the classic peanut butter cookie.
Benefits
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Quick and easy to prepare with simple pantry staples
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Perfect balance of sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy
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Crowd-pleasing dessert for all ages
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Freezer-friendly — bake now or save the dough for later
Nutrition Information (Approximate, per cookie)
Calories: 210
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Protein: 3 g
Sugar: 16 g
Fiber: 1 g
Conclusion
Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a dessert worth sharing—and keeping for yourself. With their chewy texture, chocolate-peanut butter richness, and colorful Reese’s Pieces, these cookies are as fun as they are delicious. Whether you make them for a party, holiday tray, or late-night craving, they will quickly become a family favorite.