Reese’s Stuffed Cookies
If you’re looking for a truly easy dessert that everyone will rave about, these Reese’s Stuffed Cookies are it. Each bite is filled with gooey peanut butter goodness wrapped in melty chocolate chip cookie dough - what’s not to love?
Ingredients
- 1 (16.5) ounce package chocolate chip cookie dough
- 10 fun-sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the dough into 10 even slices. Flatten each slice slightly in your hands to create a space for the filling.
- Place one fun-sized Reese’s peanut butter cup in the center of each flattened dough piece. Wrap the dough around the candy and pinch the seams closed to fully seal it inside.
- Place each stuffed dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
Seal the Candy Well: Be sure the dough fully surrounds each peanut butter cup with no cracks or openings. Doing this prevents the filling from leaking out and keeps the center perfectly gooey.
Don’t Overwork the Dough: Over-handling the dough can warm it up and make it sticky, which may lead to spreading in the oven. If it feels too soft, chill the dough for 10–15 minutes before stuffing.
Use Room Temperature Reese’s: Cold peanut butter cups can cause the cookie dough to crack when wrapping. Let them sit out for a few minutes so they’re easier to tuck into the dough without breaking it.
Flatten the Base First: Pressing each cookie dough piece slightly before adding the peanut butter cup helps create an even base. This makes shaping easier and ensures even baking.
Let The Cookies Rest Before Moving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring. They’ll firm up enough to hold their shape without falling apart.