These Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies combine peanut butter cookie dough with three types of Reese’s candy for an ultra-indulgent peanut butter chocolate treat. The recipe creates loaded cookies by mixing classic peanut butter cookie base with Reese’s peanut butter chips, chopped peanut butter cups, and Reese’s Pieces candy. The technique uses standard cookie preparation with multiple candy mix-ins.
The result delivers soft, chewy cookies packed with peanut butter and chocolate in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Triple Peanut Butter – Three different Reese’s products maximize peanut butter chocolate flavor.
Soft and Chewy – Underbaking slightly keeps centers tender.
Candy-Loaded – Generous amounts of mix-ins in every cookie.
Peanut Butter Lover’s Dream – Combines peanut butter dough with peanut butter candies.
Impressive Appearance – Colorful Reese’s Pieces create visual appeal.
Classic Technique – Straightforward cookie preparation with familiar methods.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened – creates rich base
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter – provides signature peanut butter flavor
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar – sweetens cookies
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar – adds molasses notes and chewiness
- 2 large eggs – binds dough
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – enhances flavor
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – provides structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda – helps cookies rise and spread
- 1/2 teaspoon salt – balances sweetness
For the Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup Reese’s peanut butter chips – first peanut butter element
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups – second peanut butter chocolate element
- 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces candy – third colorful peanut butter element
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Oven and Pans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Cream Butter and Sugars
In large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in Mix-Ins
Gently fold in peanut butter chips, chopped peanut butter cups, and Reese’s Pieces until evenly distributed.
Shape and Bake
Scoop dough using 2-tablespoon cookie scoop (or roll into balls by hand) and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers still look soft.
Cool
Let cookies cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Notes & Tips
Softened Butter – Room temperature butter creams properly with sugars.
Don’t Overbake – Centers should look slightly underdone when removing from oven.
Cookie Scoop – 2-tablespoon scoop creates uniform cookie sizes.
Chopped Peanut Butter Cups – Cut into roughly 1/2-inch pieces for distribution.
Spacing Important – Cookies spread during baking; allow adequate space.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: ~15 minutes
- Cook Time: ~12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: ~30 minutes (plus cooling)
- Yield: Approximately 36 cookies (estimated)
- Calories per cookie: Not provided (estimated 180-220 kcal)
Perfect Pairings
Beverage Options – Cold milk is classic pairing for peanut butter cookies.
Coffee Complement – Hot coffee balances sweetness.
Ice Cream Sandwich – Use two cookies with vanilla ice cream between.
Dessert Platter – Serve alongside other cookies for variety.
Ideal Occasions
Bake Sales – Eye-catching cookies with universal appeal.
Kids’ Parties – Colorful Reese’s Pieces attract children.
Gift Giving – Package in decorative containers for homemade presents.
Any Celebration – Crowd-pleasing cookies for various occasions.
Storage & Serving Tips
Room Temperature Storage – Store in airtight container 5-7 days.
Freezing Dough – Scoop and freeze dough balls; bake from frozen adding 1-2 minutes.
Freezing Baked Cookies – Freeze baked cookies up to 3 months.
Serving Temperature – Best at room temperature or slightly warm.
Creative Variations to Try
Dark Chocolate Chips – Add dark chocolate chips for extra chocolate.
Sea Salt Finish – Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
Peanut Butter Drizzle – Drizzle melted peanut butter over cooled cookies.
Mini Version – Make smaller cookies using 1-tablespoon scoop.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Flat Cookies – Ensure butter isn’t too warm and don’t overmix dough.
Dry Cookies – Don’t overbake; remove when centers still look soft.
Candy Sinking – Gently fold in mix-ins and don’t overmix after adding.
Spreading Too Much – Chill dough 30 minutes before baking if needed.
Why This Recipe Works
These cookies succeed because the peanut butter cookie base provides foundation for three types of Reese’s candies, creating layers of peanut butter and chocolate flavor. The combination of butter and peanut butter creates tender texture while brown sugar contributes chewiness. The slight underbaking keeps centers soft and chewy. The variety of Reese’s products ensures peanut butter chocolate in every bite with visual interest from colorful Reese’s Pieces.
At estimated 180-220 calories per cookie, these represent indulgent treats.
Final Thoughts
This recipe creates impressive, candy-loaded cookies using straightforward technique and beloved ingredients. The triple Reese’s concept delivers maximum peanut butter chocolate flavor while the classic cookie preparation keeps execution accessible. At an estimated 180-220 calories per cookie with significant amounts of butter, sugar, and candy, these represent occasional indulgent treats rather than everyday snacks. For a lighter version, reduce each sugar to 1/2 cup and cut the candy mix-ins by half.
