Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 8 oz bag Mini Reese's peanut butter cups, cut into 4 pieces each
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Cream together butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy and well combined
- Add in eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms
- Fold in chocolate chips and Reese's peanut butter cup pieces until evenly distributed
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set but still soft
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to wire rack
Notes
For extra soft cookies, do not overbake. Chilling the dough for 1 hour to 48 hours before baking can enhance flavor and texture. Press extra candy pieces on top of dough balls before baking for a more attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 25