Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies packed with peanut butter and melty chocolate chips, an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword reese's-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies, reese's-peanut-butter-cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 16

Chilling time 1

Total Time 1 31

Servings large cookies

Calories 301kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

In a medium size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
Use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth, fluffy and light beige in color.
Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Stop to scrape the bowl periodically so all of the ingredients fully combine.
Add sifted dry ingredients gradually while beating on low speed, mixing well between each addition. Repeat until all of the dry ingredients have been added, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat just until the ingredients are fully combined and a dough forms.
Use a large non-stick spatula to stir in the Reese's pieces and milk chocolate chips by hand. The batter will be stiff. Cover and chill for 30-60 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Use a 2 oz or 4 oz ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to separate the dough. Place the dough rounds at least 3-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Press the centers to flatten slightly for even baking. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly golden.
Cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage: This cookie dough can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Peanut Butter: You can use Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan or any brand of peanut butter in these cookies. I don't recommend using natural peanut butter, it's more runny and won't hold up in these cookies.
Peanuts: You could also add 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts for texture.
Reese's Cups: You could fold in 1/2 cup of chopped Reese's peanut butter cups.
Chocolate Chip Substitution: You could use half peanut butter chips and half semi-sweet chocolate chips.