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Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Decadent cookies with molten peanut butter cores and chunks of Reese’s, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the Filling and Topping
  • 6 mini Reese’s cups (or regular cut in halves)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (for filling)
  • Extra chocolate (for topping, melted)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Mix in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
Assembling
  1. Scoop large dough balls and flatten slightly.
  2. Add a spoonful of peanut butter and a Reese’s cup in the center, then cover with more dough and seal.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers stay soft.
  2. Let cool slightly, then drizzle melted chocolate on top and add chopped Reese’s pieces.

Notes

For a lava-like peanut butter center, freeze the peanut butter filling for 10 minutes before stuffing the cookies. Serve warm for a delicious treat.