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Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies

If you are a fan of soft-baked cookies, these Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies can’t be beat. They are fabulously

  • Serves 15
  • Prep 15 minutes
  • Cook 12 minutes
  • Total 3 hours

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Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies

Soft Baked Cookies

Cookies don’t get any softer than these. It’s almost like eating cookie batter. A little cornstarch added to the batter helps make these cookies super soft. Plus the cornstarch helps keep the cookies a little bit thicker.

I love cookies that are loaded with chocolate chips and in this case, Reese’s Pieces. I typically add them in a 3-step process. First they get added to the batter, then I press a few more on top of each mound of dough just before I pop them in the oven. Then when I take the baking sheet out of the oven, I press a few on top of each cookie in any areas that are lacking.

Reese's Pieces Cookies on a baking sheet

Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies Recipe Tips

M&M’s can be used instead of Reese’s Pieces.

White chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used instead of milk chocolate chips.

For best results, plan ahead and make the cookie dough a day in advance. At the very least, refrigerate it for at least 3 hours. This helps keep the cookies from spreading out too much.

How To Serve and Store

These cookies are best served warm right out of the oven. Aren’t all cookies? With a tall glass of milk. They can be kept in a ziplock bag and will stay soft and fresh for at least 5 days.

Soft Baked Reese's Pieces Cookies on a small white plate.

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Recipe adapted from Kleinworthco.com

Reese's Pieces Cookies on a baking sheet.

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Recipe

Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies

If you are a fan of soft-baked cookies, these Soft Baked Reese's Pieces Cookies can't be beat. They are fabulously soft with plenty of chocolate and peanut butter flavor.

  • Serves 15
  • Prep 15 minutes
  • Cook 12 minutes
  • Total 3 hours

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup salted butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup Reese's Pieces candies (divided)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

  2. 2

    Whisk in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt and stir until combined.

  4. 4

    Stir in milk chocolate chips and1/2 cup of Reese's Pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Overnight is even better.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Shape dough into balls a little bigger than a golf ball. You should get 15 to 16 cookies.

  7. 7

    Press a few Reese's Pieces into the top of each dough ball. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes. Cookies will still look a little underdone. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

M&M’s can be used instead of Reese’s Pieces.

Equipment

  • 2 Rimmed Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Nutrition

  • Calories305 kcal
  • Carbohydrates42 g
  • Protein4 g
  • Fat14 g
  • Saturated Fat8 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat3 g
  • Trans Fat0.4 g
  • Cholesterol51 mg
  • Sodium255 mg
  • Potassium78 mg
  • Fiber1 g
  • Sugar26 g
  • Vitamin A332 IU
  • Vitamin C0.04 mg
  • Calcium32 mg
  • Iron1 mg

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