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