Best Reeses Cup Cookies Recipes

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars. Add vanilla and mix. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to mixture in mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
• Roll the dough into 1" balls, then roll in sugar. Place onto a non-stick baking mat.
• Refrigerate the cookies for 30 minutes.
• Spray mini muffin tins with cooking spray, then place a cookie dough ball in each muffin cup.
• Bake the cookies at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. If you like cookies to be soft, be sure not to overbake them. They shouldn't be browned at all.
• As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press the peanut butter cups into the center of the cookie.
• Allow the cookies to cool for about 10-15 minutes in the pan, then loosen the cookies and move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.
• Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add the flour mixture; mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan.

REESES CUP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place parchment paper on the cookie sheets you plan on using.
• Combine chocolate chips and chocolate squares in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted (you will need to stop the microwave and stir the chips every two minutes to prevent the chocolate from burning). Cool slightly.
• Combine sugar and 1/2 cup shortening in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until blended and crumbly. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add salt and vanilla. Reduce the speed of the mixer. Add chocolate slowly. Mix well. Stir in the flour and baking soda with a spoon until well blended. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls and place a couple of inches apart on an ungreased parchment covered baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until set. Don't overbake! Press the peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from oven. Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer the cookies to another surface.
• Place the peanut butter chips in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave until smooth (you will need to stir after every minute needed in the microwave to prevent burning). Scrape the melted peanut butter chips into a frosting piping bag with a round, small tip. Squeeze the frosting in a drizzled zig-zag pattern. Enjoy!