If you’re craving that iconic combination of chocolate cookie goodness studded with colorful Reese’s Pieces, this copycat recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and then some! Imagine biting into a soft, decadent chocolate cookie that’s packed with the irresistible crunch and peanut butter flavor of Reese’s Pieces—the ultimate treat for any dessert lover.
Get ready to impress your friends, family, or even just yourself with these homemade Reese’s Pieces with Chocolate Cookies. Not only are they perfect for special occasions, but they’re simple enough for a cozy night in or a last-minute party platter. For more baking inspiration, check out our treats and cake collections, or browse through baked-dishes for more delicious ideas!
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How to make Reese’s Pieces with Chocolate Cookie
Preparing these cookies at home is easier than you might think. With just a handful of pantry staples and a bag of Reese’s Pieces candies, you’ll create a deliciously rich dough in minutes. This recipe yields wonderfully soft, chewy cookies bursting with chocolate flavor and peanut butter candy bits in every bite.
Nutrition facts
- Serving size: 1 cookie (based on recipe yielding 24 cookies)
- Calories: 210
- Total fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 cup granulated sugar — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 cup packed brown sugar — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 large eggs — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 tsp baking soda — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1/2 tsp salt — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 1/2 cups Reese's Pieces candies — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
Tools you’ll need
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or sturdy whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Wire cooling rack
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not over-mix.
- 6. Fold in Reese’s Pieces: Gently stir in the Reese’s Pieces candies until evenly distributed.
- 7. Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- 8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- 9. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
What to serve with
Drinks: Pair these cookies with cold milk, hot chocolate, or a creamy iced coffee for a classic treat. For a grown-up spin, try a chocolate stout or peanut butter liqueur cocktail—find more inspiration in our drinks archive.
Sides: Complement these cookies with a scoop of vanilla, chocolate, or peanut butter ice cream. Add them to a dessert platter with brownies, blondies, or other favorites from our treats selection.
Variations
- Swap Reese’s Pieces with peanut butter chips or mini peanut butter cups for a twist.
- Add chopped roasted peanuts for extra crunch.
- Mix in white or dark chocolate chips alongside the Reese’s Pieces.
- Drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate or a peanut butter glaze for added decadence.
- Make sandwich cookies by adding a layer of peanut butter or marshmallow fluff between two cookies.
Ingredient Substitutes
- All-purpose flour
- Substitute: Gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
- Substitute: Whole wheat pastry flour (texture will differ)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Substitute: Dutch-process cocoa
- Substitute: Carob powder
- Butter
- Substitute: Margarine or vegan butter
- Substitute: Solid coconut oil (flavor change)
- Eggs
- Substitute: Flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water = 1 egg)
- Substitute: Unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup per egg)
- Reese’s Pieces candies
- Substitute: Peanut butter chips
- Substitute: M&M’s
- Substitute: Mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- Brown sugar
- Substitute: Coconut sugar
- Substitute: Additional granulated sugar with a touch of molasses
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups Reese's Pieces candies
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Fold in Reese's Pieces candies.
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
Cool cookies 5 minutes on sheet before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
