If you're a fan of the chocolate and peanut butter combo (and who isn't?), you have to try these Reese’s Thins Peanut Butter Cookies! I used my go-to easy peanut butter cookie recipe and simply pressed a Reese’s Thins on top. Let me tell you… these cookies are downright addictive. The melty chocolate, the soft peanut butter base—it's a match made in dessert heaven. Trust me, you’re going to want to add these to your baking lineup ASAP. Let me know if you love them as much as I do!
Even though these are amazing any time of year, these are PERFECT for your holiday gift giving! See Below for a Halloween Theme cookie!
If you love cookies try my crinkle cookies and these yummy Chewiest Thinnest Oatmeal Cookies! !
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Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar
- unsalted butter
- egg
- peanut butter
- vanilla extract
- Reese's Thins
- flour
- salt
- baking soda
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
This recipe is so easy and comes together quickly making it a perfect and quick treat. Cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the egg and stir to combine. Add the peanut butter and vanilla and mix to combine. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl then add to the wet mixture. It is important to just mix until it is combined at this point. Do not over mix or you will get hard and dry cookies.
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop onto parchment lined pan. bake for 10 minutes. While baking unwrap candies and have them ready for the show! Bake just until the edges are showing signs of doneness - small cracks slightly golden on bottom. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Pull out of oven and immediately press a candy in the center. Let sit on pan for 2 minutes or so then remove to a wire rack to let cool completely.
Hint: Slightly underbaking is ok as it will continue to cook for a minute on the pan.
Equipment
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Storage
These keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days!
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FAQ
Yes, but I would add 1 Tablespoon of milk.
I roll the edges in sugar before adding to the pan to bake to just give it that classic look, but it is not necessary.
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Reese's Thins Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 30 Reese's Thins Candies
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Silicone mats can also be use. Unwrap candies and set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugars in a stand mixer or with a hand held mixer until fluffy. About 2 minutes total. Add the egg and mix in to combine. Add peanut butter and vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a bowl whisk together the flour, salt and soda and add to wet mixture. Mix this in JUST until combined. It is important to not over mix.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough into balls. This is about 1 ½ Tablespoons of dough. I like to roll the sides of the cookie ball in the extra sugar. This just gives it a classic look. Leaving about 2 inches between scoops.Bake at 375℉ for about 10 minutes. They should just be starting to crack and appear done on the sides. It is super important not to over bake!
- Remove from oven and immediately press unwrapped candy into center of cookie.
- Allow to cool for 2-5 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Madhu says
These sound like the perfect cookie! Chewy peanut butter paired with the easy addition of Reese's Thins makes for an irresistible, chocolatey treat. I'm definitely going to make these!
Misty Tannery says
They are so so good! I bet you will love them!
Therese says
These were the best cookies I have tasted in a while! I will be making these again and again!
Misty Tannery says
So glad you liked them so much!
Abi says
Perfect with coffee. The Resses thins make every bite pop. Thanks for the recipe!
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad you enjoyed them!
Amy Berresford says
They are delicious!!!
How do you store them, and for how many days?
Misty Tannery says
So glad you like them! I keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. And they are good for about 4 days. Thank you for leaving a review! If you don't mind, I would love to know your rating too! just click the stars. 🙂
theresa crossland says
Such a great cookie!
Misty Tannery says
Thank you! It's a favorite for sure!