Peanut butter cookies meet Reese’s pieces, combining to create these delicious Reeses Pieces Cookies! The chocolate peanut butter candies add a dainty crunch to an already tasty cookie.

Why this recipe works

These Reese’s pieces cookies elevate classic peanut butter cookies into an even more toothsome treat by adding extra flavor and texture with the soft crunch of chocolate peanut butter candies.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

2021: 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COOKIES

12 Christmas cookies you will love, PLUS bonus baking tips!

Get the Christmas cookies cookbook! ONLY $9.97!!

.cp-popup-content .cp-popup-wrapper Modal popup container ingredients for Reeses Pieces Cookies

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

DOUGH – You can use a peanut butter cookie base, as we’ve listed in the recipe card below, or swap it out for a chocolate peanut butter cookie or a chocolate chip cookie base.

ADDITIONS – Use either mini or regular-sized Reese’s pieces. You could also do what we did in our chocolate chip M&M cookies and add chocolate chips in with your Reese’s pieces if desired.

How to Make Reeses Pieces Cookies

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease or place parchment paper on two baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
With an electric mixer, cream butters and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add peanut butter and mix just until combined.
Add flour half at a time and mix. Stir in Reese’s pieces.
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until slightly golden brown on edges.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Can I add chocolate chips too?

Absolutely! Adding chocolate chips to this recipe is easy and makes for an even more delicious cookie. I would recommend half chocolate chips and half Reese’s pieces – so that would be 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 3/4 cup Reese’s pieces.

How long do these cookies keep?

These cookies will keep for 3-4 days when stored in an air-tight container kept at room temperature.

Can I freeze the dough?

Yes, this dough freezes well. Prepare and roll the dough balls on a baking sheet, then place the baking sheet in the freezer to flash freeze. After about an hour or two, once dough balls are frozen, remove them from the baking sheet and place them in a large ziptop bag and store them in the freezer for 3 months. When ready to bake, simply remove the dough balls from the freezer and allow them to sit at room temperature while the oven is preheating. Bake according to instructions.

Serving Suggestions

Reese’s pieces cookies are the perfect little treat to enjoy when you’re craving peanut butter and cookies. We also like to bake a large batch of them to hand out as gifts for the holidays. As always, they pair well with a tall glass of milk and a sweet tooth!

More Cookie Recipes

I love to bake and cook and share my kitchen experience with all of you! Remembering to come back each day can be tough, that’s why I offer a convenient newsletter every time a new recipe posts. Simply subscribe and start receiving your free daily recipes!