These chocolate-loaded cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with colorful Reese’s Pieces for the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite. They’re bakery-style cookies you can easily make at home with simple ingredients and a soft, fudgy texture everyone loves.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cookies bake up thick, soft, and irresistibly rich thanks to a chocolate dough base and plenty of mix-ins. They require no special equipment, come together quickly, and are ideal for parties, gifting, or a cozy treat at home. If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these will become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Reese’s Pieces candy
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Directions
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
Add mix-ins
Fold in the Reese’s Pieces and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Portion the cookies
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave space between each cookie for spreading.
Press a few extra Reese’s Pieces on top of each dough ball.
Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set while the centers remain slightly soft.
Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Servings and timing
Servings: About 20 cookies Prep time: Approximately 10 minutes Bake time: 9–11 minutes Total time: Around 25 minutes
Variations
Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate chips for a sweeter contrast.
Add 1/2 cup chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Use mini Reese’s Pieces for a more even distribution throughout the dough.
Add 1/2 cup peanut butter chips to enhance the chocolate-peanut butter combination.
Storage/Reheating
Room temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezing baked cookies: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Freezing cookie dough: Freeze pre-scooped dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.
Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 8–10 seconds to refresh softness.
FAQs
How do I keep the cookies soft?
Slight underbaking and allowing them to finish setting while cooling helps maintain a soft, chewy texture.
Can I chill the dough?
Yes. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes results in thicker, puffier cookies.
Can I use salted butter?
You can, but reduce the added salt to a pinch.
Can I substitute the Reese’s Pieces?
You can replace them with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or your preferred chocolate-coated candies.
Why did my cookies spread too much?
The butter may have been too soft or melted. Chilling the dough can help reduce spreading.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, the dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours before baking.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes. Scoop into balls and freeze. Bake directly from frozen when ready.
What kind of cocoa powder works best?
Natural unsweetened cocoa powder works best for this recipe.
Do I need to press extra candies on top?
It’s optional, but it improves appearance and adds more flavor to each bite.
Can I make them smaller or larger?
Certainly—just adjust the baking time accordingly.
Conclusion
These Chocolate Reese’s Pieces Cookies are the perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and peanut butter sweetness, all wrapped into a soft, chewy cookie. With simple steps and reliable results, this recipe is ideal for both everyday baking and special occasions. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or share with friends and family for an irresistible homemade treat.
Chocolate Reese’s Pieces Cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with bold chocolate flavor and the peanut buttery crunch of Reese’s Pieces. Made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and colorful candies, these easy cookies are perfect for any chocolate-peanut butter fan.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup Reese’s Pieces candy
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
Fold in Reese’s Pieces and chocolate chips.
Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto baking sheets, spacing well. Press a few extra Reese’s Pieces on top of each.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still soft.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling dough for 30 minutes creates thicker cookies.
Use white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips for a fun variation.
Add espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor.
Pressing extra Reese’s Pieces on top makes for a more colorful presentation.
