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Mini Reese’s Pieces Cookies Stuffed with Peanut Butter


  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Mini Reese’s Pieces
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional for drizzling)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:
  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the Eggs and Vanilla:
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in Mini Reese’s Pieces:
    • Gently fold in the Mini Reese’s Pieces.
Shape the Cookies:
  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Form the Dough Balls:
    • Scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm.
  3. Add Peanut Butter Filling:
    • Place about 1 teaspoon of creamy peanut butter in the center of the flattened dough.
  4. Seal and Shape:
    • Fold the edges of the dough around the peanut butter, sealing it in, and shape it into a ball. Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
  1. Bake:
    • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  2. Cool:
    • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Drizzle:
  1. Melt Chocolate Chips:
    • If desired, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler.
  2. Drizzle Over Cookies:
    • Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for an extra touch of decadence.
Serve and Enjoy:
  • Enjoy these delicious Mini Reese’s Pieces Cookies stuffed with creamy peanut butter with a cold glass of milk or your favorite beverage. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or indulging yourself!