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Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies: A Chocoholic’s Peanutty Dream
Introduction
If you’re a peanut butter lover, prepare yourself: this recipe is going to change the way you think about cookies forever. Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are packed with not just creamy peanut butter flavor, but also with chunks of Reese’s Pieces and mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, making every bite a gooey, chocolaty, peanut-buttery explosion.
They are rich yet balanced, delightfully sweet but not overpowering, with soft, chewy centers and a slight crisp at the edges. Whether you’re baking for a special event, a cozy night in, or just because you crave something amazing, these cookies deliver an indulgent experience you won’t forget.
A Brief History of Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies have been a staple of American kitchens since the 1910s, when peanut butter first became widely available thanks to innovators like George Washington Carver. The classic crisscross-patterned cookie became especially popular during the Great Depression, as peanut butter was affordable and nutritious.
Fast-forward to today: Reese’s, founded by H.B. Reese in the 1920s, revolutionized peanut butter desserts by combining creamy peanut butter with rich milk chocolate. Merging traditional peanut butter cookies with Reese’s candies is a natural evolution — and one that feels like it was meant to be.
Triple Reese’s Cookies honor that history by combining three types of peanut butter richness in one heavenly bite.
Formation: How the Magic Happens
The beauty of these cookies lies in their layers of flavor and texture. You start with a classic peanut butter cookie dough, rich and slightly crumbly. Then you fold in Reese’s Pieces for crunch and color, and chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for molten chocolate-peanut butter pockets.
The dough is soft and rich, so a quick chill helps prevent excessive spreading. Baking at the right temperature ensures a crispy outside with a melt-in-your-mouth interior.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins:
- 3/4 cup Reese’s Pieces candy
- 3/4 cup chopped mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Optional Decoration:
- Extra Reese’s Pieces and mini cups for pressing into tops before or after baking
Instructions and Methods
Method 1: The Traditional (and Best) Way
- Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together on medium speed until creamy and smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, another 2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make the Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until no flour streaks remain.
- Gently fold in the Reese’s Pieces and chopped Reese’s Mini Cups with a spatula.
- Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough and chill for about 30 minutes. (This step helps the cookies maintain their shape and stay thick.)
- Form the Cookies:
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, rolling lightly into balls.
- Place them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
- (Optional) Press a few extra Reese’s candies or pieces on top for bakery-style looks.
- Bake:
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Do NOT overbake — they’ll continue cooking on the sheet.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Lovers of These Cookies
Who would love Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies?
- Peanut Butter Enthusiasts: People who believe peanut butter belongs in every dessert.
- Chocoholics: Lovers of rich, melty chocolate will adore the gooey Reese’s Cup chunks.
- Kids and Teens: Bright Reese’s Pieces make these cookies colorful and playful.
- Holiday Bakers: Perfect for Christmas, Halloween, or any festive platter.
- Sweet Tooth Seekers: If you want maximum flavor and texture in every bite, these are your dream cookies.
- Reese’s Brand Fans: The ultimate treat for anyone obsessed with the Reese’s empire of sweets!
Conclusion
Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies aren’t just a dessert — they’re a full-on celebration of one of the greatest flavor combinations in history: chocolate and peanut butter. Each cookie offers a burst of rich, nutty sweetness, with bits of crunchy candy and creamy, molten Reese’s cups baked right inside.
Perfect for parties, gifts, or satisfying your own cookie cravings, these cookies offer joy in every bite. Once you bake a batch, you’ll realize that a “triple” threat of peanut butter is the best kind of threat you could ever face.
So grab your apron, your mixing bowl, and a handful of Reese’s candies, and make magic happen — because life’s too short to eat boring cookies.
Would you also like me to give you some “extra variations” (like a Stuffed Version, or a Giant Bakery-Style Version)? I can also show you a freezer method if you want to make dough ahead of time! Let me know!