Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

Alright — let’s turn your Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites into a full, rich, story-packed recipe with history, detailed methods, and a touch of sweetness for the “lovers” sections you like.


Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

Soft, rich, and bursting with the ultimate peanut butter–chocolate duo.


Introduction

If peanut butter and chocolate had a love story, it would probably end in something like these cookie bites. They’re small enough to pop in your mouth yet indulgent enough to satisfy even the most serious dessert craving. Whether you’re making them for a cozy night in, gifting them to friends, or serving them at a party, these little bites bring joy in every chewy, melty mouthful. Think of them as miniature treasure chests filled with peanut butter goodness and chocolate jewels.


Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Filling & Topping

  • 12 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, cut into halves or quarters
  • Extra chocolate chips (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
  2. Cream the Butters & Sugars
    In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and light, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add Egg & Vanilla
    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet & Dry
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Shape & Fill
    Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place each into the mini muffin cups.
  7. Bake
    Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
  8. Add the Reese’s
    Remove the pan from the oven and immediately press a piece of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each cookie bite. The heat will slightly melt the chocolate, creating a gooey center.
  9. Cool & Serve
    Allow the bites to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm for extra meltiness, or store in an airtight container once completely cooled.

Methods

  • Creaming Method: This method incorporates air into the butter and sugars, making your cookie bites soft and tender.
  • Press-In Technique: Adding the Reese’s right after baking ensures they soften slightly without overbaking or burning.
  • Mini Muffin Pan Baking: This shape helps the cookie hold its structure and creates a pocket for the candy.

History

The marriage of peanut butter and chocolate became a cultural icon in the early 20th century when H.B. Reese, a former Hershey’s employee, invented the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in 1928. The combination quickly gained legendary status, inspiring bakers everywhere to incorporate it into cookies, brownies, and cakes. These cookie bites are a modern twist on that classic — bite-sized, portable, and dangerously addictive.


Formation

  1. Dough balls form the base.
  2. Baking shapes them into little cups.
  3. Reese’s centers melt into perfection.
  4. Cooling sets the structure while keeping a soft bite inside.

Conclusion

These Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are proof that the best things really do come in small packages. Soft, chewy, and loaded with rich peanut butter and chocolate, they’re perfect for sharing… or not.


For the Lovers ❤️

  • Peanut Butter Lovers: Use extra peanut butter chips in the dough for double the flavor.
  • Chocolate Lovers: Swap semi-sweet chips for dark chocolate chunks for deeper richness.
  • Mini Treat Lovers: Make them even tinier for bite-sized party trays.

If you want, I can also make a “bakery-style deluxe” version of these with a caramel swirl and flaky sea salt so they taste like something from a high-end dessert shop. That would make them next-level irresistible.

Do you want me to make that upgraded version?

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