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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and a variety of Reese’s candy mix-ins, baked to golden perfection with a chewy center. Perfect for peanut butter lovers who enjoy a sweet and salty treat with a variety of textures in every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks, salted)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (such as Jif)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Mix-ins

  • 1 (10-oz) bag Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, quartered (about 2 cups chopped)
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candy (half chopped, half whole)
  • 1 3/4 cup pretzels, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips (Reese’s brand recommended)
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (half chopped, half whole)
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup.
  2. Beat Butter: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat 1 cup of butter for about 2 minutes until smooth, scraping the bowl’s sides and bottom periodically.
  3. Add Sugars: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar to the butter. Beat for another 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy with no lumps.
  4. Mix in Peanut Butter: Incorporate 1 cup of creamy peanut butter into the butter-sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Gently beat this flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stop mixing when some flour streaks remain to avoid overmixing.
  7. Prepare Mix-ins: Quarter the Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chop half the Reese’s Pieces and dark chocolate chips for texture variation, and coarsely chop the pretzels.
  8. Mix in All Add-ins: Add 1 cup peanut butter chips, quartered Reese’s cups, all Reese’s Pieces, chopped pretzels, chopped dark chocolate chips, and optional peanuts to the dough. Fold them in carefully with a rubber spatula to prevent the Reese’s cups from crushing.
  9. Shape Cookies: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup or large cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. You can fit 8-12 cookies per half sheet.
  10. Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes at 350°F until the edges are very lightly golden and set, but centers are still shiny (no larger than a quarter in size). The cookies should look matte overall except for the shiny centers.
  11. Shape and Enhance: Right after removing cookies from the oven, within 30-60 seconds, use a spoon to gently push the edges towards the center to create a round shape with a thicker, chewier center.
  12. Add Toppings: While warm, press any reserved mix-ins into the tops of the cookies for extra visual appeal and texture.
  13. Cool and Serve: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy warm for the best chewy texture, ideally with a cold glass of milk.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender and chewy.
  • Mix-ins like peanuts are optional but add nice flavor and texture.
  • Pressing the edges of the cookies inward immediately after baking ensures a round shape and thick, chewy centers.
  • Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack to prevent sogginess on the bottom.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup and even baking.
  • Half chopping some candies and chocolate chips creates a more interesting texture.

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Reese's Cookies, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies, Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies

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