Name: Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup mini Reese’s, halved; Extra peanut butter and chocolate chips (for filling and topping)

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These Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, gooey, and bursting with peanut butter and chocolate in every bite. Packed with creamy peanut butter, melty chocolate chips, and chunks of mini Reese’s, each cookie is a rich and indulgent treat that feels like dessert heaven. If you’re craving a decadent cookie experience, this is the recipe I turn to every time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love how every bite of these cookies hits with layers of flavor—sweet brown sugar, salty peanut butter, and gooey chocolate. The triple Reese’s element adds a fun twist that makes these cookies stand out in any cookie jar. They’re easy to make, customizable, and perfect for satisfying a serious sweet tooth or impressing at a cookie exchange.

ingredients

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Butter, softened
Brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Salt
Creamy peanut butter
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mini Reese’s, halved
Extra peanut butter and chocolate chips for filling and topping

directions

I start by creaming the softened butter with both sugars until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
I mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until everything is well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, I whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then slowly add that to the wet mixture.
Next, I fold in the creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips, and halved mini Reese’s.
Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, I portion out the dough. I press a little extra peanut butter and chocolate chips into the center of each, then top with another dough ball and seal the edges.
I bake the cookies at 350°F for 12–14 minutes, just until they’re golden on the edges and soft in the center.
After a few minutes of cooling, they’re ready to devour warm.

Servings and timing

This recipe makes about 20 large cookies. Prep time takes around 20 minutes, and bake time is 12–14 minutes. Cooling takes another 10 minutes, so the total time comes to roughly 45 minutes.

Variations

I sometimes swap the mini Reese’s for chopped Reese’s Pieces or peanut butter chips for a different texture.
To make them gluten-free, I use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
For a darker chocolate hit, I mix in dark chocolate chunks instead of semi-sweet chips.
If I’m feeling extra indulgent, I drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.

storage/reheating

I keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To reheat, I pop them in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to bring back that gooey texture. For longer storage, I freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months, separating layers with parchment paper.

FAQs

How do I prevent the cookies from spreading too much?

I chill the dough for 30 minutes if I want thicker cookies. It helps hold the shape better during baking.

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead?

Yes, but I prefer creamy for a smoother texture. Crunchy adds an extra bite if that’s what I’m going for.

What’s the best way to stuff the cookies?

I like flattening the dough balls slightly, adding a dollop of peanut butter and a few chocolate chips, then sealing with another flattened piece of dough on top.

Can I make these smaller?

Absolutely. I just reduce the dough scoop size and bake a minute or two less—around 9–11 minutes for smaller cookies.

Are these cookies freezer-friendly?

Yes. I freeze both the baked cookies and the unbaked dough balls. For baked cookies, I just thaw and reheat briefly. For dough, I bake straight from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes.

Conclusion

These Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a peanut butter lover’s dream. I keep this recipe handy for whenever I need a crowd-pleasing dessert or just want something ultra-rich and satisfying. Whether fresh from the oven or warmed up the next day, they never disappoint.