Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5mL) vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (175g) Reese
  • s peanut butter chips
  • Additional Reese
  • s peanut butter chips (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  7. Gently fold in the Reeses peanut butter chips, reserving a few for topping if desired.
  8. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to ensure the cookies hold their shape.
  9. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Add extra chips on top if desired.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.