Description
Reese’s cup stuffed peanut butter blossom cookies blend classic cookie comfort with chocolate-peanut butter magic. Sweet nostalgia meets indulgent surprise when chocolate kisses nestle into perfectly baked cookie centers, creating an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (128 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 24 mini Reeses peanut butter cups, unwrapped and chilled
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a workspace by positioning oven racks in the middle position and heating the oven to 350F (175C). Cover baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure smooth cookie removal.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Incorporate granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes smooth and light. Introduce eggs individually, then fold in vanilla extract for additional depth of flavor.
- Develop the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually integrate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape the cookie dough into uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter. Generously roll each ball in granulated sugar, creating a sparkling exterior. Arrange these sugared balls on prepared baking sheets, maintaining two inches of spacing between each cookie.
- Transform these cookies by nestling a miniature Reeses Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each dough ball. Press gently to ensure the chocolate is partially embedded, allowing the surrounding dough to embrace the candy during baking.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Watch for golden-brown edges and a slightly soft center, which indicates the cookies are perfectly cooked. The Reeses Cup will melt slightly, creating a luscious interior.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for five minutes. This resting period allows them to set and prevents potential breakage. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing the cookies to cool completely and the chocolate to stabilize.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a perfect cookie shape.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the cookie dough.
- Opt for natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a more intense, authentic peanut flavor and less sweetness.
- Freeze the Reeses Cups briefly before stuffing to help them maintain their shape during baking and prevent complete melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg