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Reese’s Pieces Cookies

Reese’s Pieces Cookies

The ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers, Reese’s Pieces Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful candy. Easy to whip up and perfect for sharing, these cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings and impress everyone at your next gathering!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces crushed
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips (or chocolate chips)
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces to put on top

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This step is crucial as it ensures your cookies bake evenly and achieve a perfect golden color. While the oven is heating, you can prepare your baking sheets by greasing them or lining them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and sugar. Using a mixer, blend these ingredients together until they are fluffy and well combined. You want to see a light and creamy texture, which indicates that air has been incorporated. This is key to ensuring your cookies have a light texture.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This step is essential for emulsifying the mixture and ensuring that the eggs are well integrated. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for that wonderful aroma and flavor.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
  5. Now it’s time to fold in the fun stuff! Gently add the crushed Reese’s Pieces and peanut butter chips to the dough, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout. The colorful candy will add a delightful crunch and flavor.
  6. Scoop tablespoons of the dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading. For an extra touch of fun, press a few whole Reese’s Pieces on top of each cookie dough ball. This not only looks appealing but also gives a nice candy surprise in every bite.
  7. Pop the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Keep an eye on them; they should be just barely golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking will result in crunchy cookies, which we want to avoid!
  8. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This resting time lets them set and become easier to handle. You’ll be tempted to eat one immediately, but patience is key!

Notes

When storing your cookies, keep them in an airtight container to maintain freshness. You can freeze any leftovers for later enjoyment!