Description
Sweet chocolate Reeses Pieces cookies promise pure indulgence with rich chocolate and classic peanut butter chips melting together. Craving comfort and classic American dessert flavors will make these cookies an irresistible treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup natural or dark cocoa powder
- 1 cup Reeses Pieces candies
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Whip softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure a consistent texture and rich flavor profile.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Carefully integrate Reeses Pieces into the dough, distributing the candies evenly throughout the mixture.
- Form the dough into 14 uniform balls, strategically placing additional Reeses Pieces on top of each cookie for visual appeal and extra candy crunch.
- Position the dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly crisp but centers remain soft and chewy.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture in your cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker cookie shape.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Try different chocolate candies like M&Ms or chocolate chips if Reese’s Pieces are unavailable, maintaining the cookie’s delicious core flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg