A peanut butter cookie celebration! Reese’s Pieces are piled into these indulgent, soft-batch Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Blast Cookies — chewy cookies packed with peanut butter and candy for a crowd-pleasing treat.
If you love peanut butter, you might also enjoy recipes like Extreme Peanut Butter Cookies or a round-up of Reese’s Pieces desserts. These cookies are perfect for parties and seasonal celebrations — think Halloween treats or any cookie swap where big, bold flavor wins.
Reese’s peanut butter candies are a favorite for many. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is irresistible — you’ll find the same flavors in desserts like Reese’s Chocolate Poke Cake and a variety of peanut butter cookie recipes.
Imagine a Willy Wonka–inspired fantasy of candy and cookies — that’s the vibe here. These soft-batch peanut butter cookies studded with Reese’s Pieces feel playful and nostalgic, perfect when you want a treat that’s both familiar and over-the-top.
Ingredients You Need For Soft-Batch Reese’s Pieces Cookie Recipe
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Reese’s peanut butter or peanut butter of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla (or almond) extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups Reese’s Pieces
How to Make Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Blast Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (or milk chocolate) and 1 cup of Reese’s Pieces.
- Pour the remaining Reese’s Pieces into a shallow bowl. Using a large scoop, form dough balls and press the bottom of each ball into the candies so they stick. Place the candy side up on an ungreased baking sheet and gently flatten each ball. Bake no more than six dough balls per sheet to leave room for spreading.
- Bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. If you make smaller cookies, reduce the bake time by a couple of minutes.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Recipe yields about 18 large cookies.
These soft-batch Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Blast Cookies are large and overflowing with peanut butter and chocolate flavor. They’re designed as big, bakery-style cookies, but you can make them smaller for bite-sized portions — just shorten the baking time accordingly. You’ll love how chewy and candy-studded they turn out.
More Peanut Butter Treats!
- Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Krispie Treats
- Peanut Butter Butterscotch Chip Cookies
- Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
- Chocolate Heart Peanut Butter Cookies
- Scrumptious Peanut Butter Loaded Bars
- Peanut Butter Cup Explosion Cookies
- “Phenomenal” Milk Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Blast Cookies {Soft-Batch Style}
Kim Lange
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Reese’s peanut butter (or peanut butter of choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars, and peanut butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Add baking soda, salt, and flour and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and 1 cup Reese’s Pieces.
- Place the remaining Reese’s Pieces in a shallow bowl. Scoop large dough balls and press the bottom into the candies so they stick. Place candy-side up on an ungreased baking sheet and slightly flatten each ball. Bake no more than six per sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Makes ~18 cookies.
Other Reese’s Pieces I’m drooling over!
- Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cheese Ball
- Reese’s Pieces Cupcakes
