Description
These Peanut Butter-Stuffed Mini Cookies with Reese’s Pieces are a delightful treat that combines the best of peanut butter and chocolate. Each soft, chewy cookie is stuffed with creamy peanut butter and loaded with mini Reese’s Pieces candies, making them irresistible for peanut butter lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike. Perfect for snack time, parties, or as a special treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces candies
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (for stuffing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal of the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Reese’s Pieces: Gently fold in the mini Reese’s Pieces candies into the dough.
- Form the Stuffed Cookies: Scoop about one tablespoon of dough and flatten it in your hand. Place 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter in the center of the dough and fold the dough around it, sealing the peanut butter inside. Roll into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat the Process: Repeat with the remaining dough and peanut butter, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing and to create a light, fluffy dough.
- If the dough feels too soft to handle, chill it for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before forming the cookies.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the sugar by 2 tablespoons.
- For a richer taste, use a natural peanut butter that has no added sugar or hydrogenated oils.
- Make sure to space the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for even spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg