🥜 Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies 🍫 Ingredients: 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, softened to...

🥜 Triple Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies 🍫
Ingredients:

1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup (130g) smooth, shelf-stable peanut butter (e.g., Skippy or Jif)
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
⅓ cup (70g) packed dark brown sugar (for deeper flavor)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups (155g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (about 8 standard cups) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, finely chopped
½ cup Reese’s Pieces candy (optional, for color and crunch)
½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (for melting and topping)
Instructions:

Prep Your Oven & Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Create the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, until completely smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Sweeten the Deal: Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is light, pale, and very airy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated and the mixture is glossy.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix only until no dry streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
Fold in the Goodies: Using a spatula, gently fold in the chopped Reese’s cups and Reese’s Pieces (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape & Decorate: Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball between your palms. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Gently press one whole Reese’s cup (flat side down) into the center of each ball, just enough so it adheres.
Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers will still look very soft and slightly underbaked. This is key for a chewy texture.
Add the Chocolate Crown: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, place 1-2 chocolate chips on top of the Reese’s cup in the center of each cookie. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for exactly 1 minute—the residual heat will melt the chips into a perfect, glossy cap.
Cool Completely: After 1 minute, carefully transfer the cookies (using a thin spatula) to a wire rack to cool completely. The centers will firm up as they cool.
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