Decadent Crumbl Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies

Prepare to be amazed by these homemade Crumbl Peanut Butter Reese’s Cookies, a dreamy indulgence for any peanut butter and chocolate lover. Each cookie boasts a gloriously thick and chewy texture, generously studded with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups throughout. Once baked to perfection, they are crowned with a luscious spread of melty peanut butter chips and even more chopped Reese’s cups, creating an explosion of flavor and texture in every bite. This recipe isn’t just a cookie; it’s an experience, a tribute to one of America’s most beloved candy bars, reimagined in cookie form.

If your heart beats for the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, you’ll also adore our other irresistible recipes like The Easiest 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies, a delightful quick treat; Easter Peanut Butter Eggs (Reese’s Copycat), perfect for seasonal delight; our CRUMBL Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies Copycat for a nostalgic twist; and the ultimate comforting Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats with Marshmallows. Each recipe promises to satisfy your deepest peanut butter cravings.

Crumbl Peanut Butter Reese’s cookies - a close-up of a perfectly baked cookie with peanut butter chips and chopped Reese's cups on top.

When Crumbl announced their Peanut Butter Cup ft. Reese’s cookies, I didn’t just walk; I practically sprinted to get my hands on them! Moving to America introduced me to the iconic Reese’s peanut butter cup, and it quickly became my ultimate guilty pleasure. While some might find it a touch sweet, the harmonious blend of rich chocolate and a creamy, soft peanut butter center is simply irresistible to me. That unmistakable flavor profile sparked an immediate mission: I knew I had to recreate these magnificent cookies right in my own kitchen.

My quest led to this incredible copycat recipe, meticulously crafted to replicate the magic of Crumbl’s offering. The result is a cookie that doesn’t just mimic the original; it celebrates it, bringing that sensational Reese’s experience directly to you, anytime you desire.

Crafting the Ultimate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie: A Crumbl Copycat Masterpiece

Developing this recipe involved a careful blend of familiar techniques and dedicated Reese’s adoration. We started with a robust peanut butter cookie base, similar to our popular CRUMBL Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies, but with a crucial enhancement: a generous infusion of chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups directly into the dough. This ensures that every single bite delivers a delightful burst of that signature chocolate and peanut butter flavor, permeating the cookie from within.

What truly elevates these cookies is the decadent finish. Each warm, freshly baked cookie is adorned with a silky, melty mixture of peanut butter chips, thinned slightly with a touch of oil for that perfect pourable consistency. This rich, glossy topping then becomes the canvas for even more chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, ensuring an extra layer of visual appeal and textural excitement. While undeniably sweeter than my everyday cookies, this level of indulgence is precisely what you’d expect from a Reese’s-inspired treat, making every sweet morsel completely justifiable and utterly delicious!

Why This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe is a Must-Try

Beyond being incredibly delicious, there are several compelling reasons why these Crumbl copycat Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies deserve a prime spot in your baking repertoire:

An Elevated Reese’s Experience: This cookie isn’t just a cookie with Reese’s in it; it’s a Reese’s peanut butter cup on steroids. It amplifies every aspect of the beloved candy, delivering an intensely rich and satisfying experience that will thrill any fan. The texture, the flavor, the generous toppings – it’s all designed to be the ultimate celebration of Reese’s.
Unrivaled Thickness and Peanut Butter Punch: Each cookie is wonderfully thick, boasting a substantial chewiness that sets it apart. The base itself is packed with deep, authentic peanut butter flavor, a perfect foundation for the added chocolatey goodness. You’ll truly taste the quality of the peanut butter shining through.
Crumbl Quality, Anytime You Crave It: Say goodbye to waiting for Crumbl’s weekly rotation or making a special trip to the store. With this recipe, you can recreate those coveted Crumbl cookies right in your own kitchen, whenever the craving strikes. It’s the convenience of homemade baking combined with the gourmet appeal of a popular cookie shop.
Impressive Results with Minimal Effort: Don’t let their stunning appearance fool you; these cookies are surprisingly simple to make. The steps are straightforward, and the results are consistently impressive, making them perfect for surprising guests, gifting to friends, or simply treating yourself to something special without a complex baking process.
Perfectly Adaptable to Your Preference: Whether you prefer a giant, indulgent cookie for a solo treat or smaller, bite-sized delights for a party platter, this recipe is incredibly versatile. You can easily adjust the size of your cookie dough balls to match your occasion or personal preference, ensuring every batch is exactly what you envision.

Crumbl Reese's cookie ingredients - a flat lay of butter, peanut butter, sugars, flour, eggs, and Reese's cups on a baking sheet.

Essential Ingredients for Your Crumbl Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

To embark on this delightful baking journey and create the most incredible Reese’s peanut butter cookies, gather these key ingredients. For precise measurements, please refer to the detailed recipe card below:

Peanut Butter: Opt for a smooth, creamy peanut butter like Skippy or Jif. This recipe is specifically designed for processed peanut butter, as natural peanut butter can alter the cookie’s texture due to its varying oil content. Its rich, consistent flavor is crucial for the perfect cookie base.
Butter: You’ll need softened, unsalted butter. Softened butter is essential for proper creaming with the sugars and peanut butter, ensuring a light and airy cookie dough. Using unsalted butter allows you to control the overall saltiness of the cookies more effectively.
Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar: This classic combination is key to achieving the ideal texture and depth of flavor. Brown sugar contributes moisture and chewiness, imparting a subtle caramel note, while granulated sugar ensures crispy edges and a balanced sweetness that complements the peanut butter beautifully.
Egg: A single large egg acts as the primary binding agent, holding all the ingredients together and providing structure. Using an egg at room temperature helps it emulsify better with the other ingredients, leading to a smoother, more uniform dough.
Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract is a flavor enhancer that adds warmth and complexity to the cookies, beautifully complementing the rich peanut butter and chocolate flavors without overpowering them.
All-Purpose Flour: Standard all-purpose flour provides the structural backbone of these cookies. Proper measurement (preferably by weight or spooned and leveled) is vital to avoid a dry or dense cookie.
Baking Powder & Baking Soda: These leavening agents work in tandem to give the cookies their signature lift and chewy texture. Baking soda reacts with the acidic brown sugar, while baking powder provides additional aeration, ensuring a soft and slightly puffy cookie.
Corn Starch: The secret ingredient for an exceptionally soft and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Corn starch helps to tenderize the dough, preventing the cookies from becoming tough and contributing to that delightful Crumbl-like softness.
Salt: A small amount of salt is crucial for balancing the sweetness of the sugars and chocolates, enhancing all the flavors and preventing the cookies from tasting one-dimensional.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips: These chips are specifically for the glorious melted topping. When gently warmed, they create a smooth, pourable ganache-like layer that solidifies into a creamy peanut butter shell on top of each cookie.
Oil (Vegetable or Canola): Just a touch of neutral-flavored oil is added to the melted peanut butter chips. This helps to thin out the topping, making it easier to spread smoothly and giving it a beautiful sheen once it sets.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: These are the star of the show! You’ll need a generous amount of roughly chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups – both for mixing into the cookie dough itself, ensuring flavor in every bite, and for scattering on top of the finished cookies as a final, irresistible garnish. Regular or mini cups work wonderfully.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Baking Crumbl Peanut Butter Reese’s Cookies

Get ready to create these deliciously thick and flavorful Reese’s peanut butter cookies! Follow these detailed instructions, and remember to consult the full recipe card below for all specific measurements and timings.

Prepare Your Workspace: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, which will prevent sticking and ensure even baking. Set this aside.
Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, smooth peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This process incorporates air, which is vital for a soft cookie texture.
Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the room temperature egg and add the vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Continue to beat until the egg is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and cohesive. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt. This step ensures that the leavening agents and flavor enhancers are evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the flour mixture disappears and no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Fold in Reese’s: Gently fold in the roughly chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. Use a spatula to carefully incorporate them into the dough, distributing them evenly without crushing them too much.
Portion, Shape, and Chill: Using a large cookie scooper (about 3 tablespoons), scoop out 9 equally sized cookie dough balls. Roll each ball gently between the palms of your hands to create a smooth sphere. Then, slightly flatten each ball into a disc, approximately 1 inch thick. Arrange these discs on your prepared baking sheet and freeze them for 15 minutes. Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and ensures a thick, chewy cookie.
Bake to Perfection: Transfer the chilled cookie dough discs to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set but still slightly soft. Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
Prepare the Topping: While the cookies are baking or immediately after they come out of the oven, prepare the peanut butter chip topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the Reese’s peanut butter chips and the oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
Top and Cool: As soon as the cookies emerge from the oven, generously spoon the warm, melted peanut butter chip topping over each hot cookie. Use the back of the spoon to gently spread it evenly across the top. Immediately scatter the remaining chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups over the melted topping. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 20-30 minutes before handling or transferring. This cooling time is crucial for them to set properly and achieve their final texture. Enjoy your magnificent creations!

Creamed peanut butter, butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl, light and fluffy.

Peanut butter cookie dough in a bowl after dry ingredients and Reese's cups are folded in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Crumbl Reese’s Cookies

How do I store these Crumbl Peanut Butter Reese’s cookies?

To keep your cookies fresh and delicious, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If you want them to last a bit longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Before enjoying a refrigerated cookie, pop it into the microwave for 5-10 seconds. This will gently warm the cookie and melt the peanut butter topping back to its glorious, gooey state, enhancing its flavor and texture.

Crumbl Reese's peanut butter cup cookies broken in half, showing the chewy interior.

Can I make catering-sized Reese’s peanut butter cookies?

Absolutely! This recipe is incredibly versatile. If you’re hosting an event or simply prefer smaller cookies, you can easily adjust the yield. Instead of making 9 large cookies, aim for 18 smaller ones. A good trick is to use your large cookie scooper to portion out 9 dough balls, then simply split each of those in half. For smaller cookies, reduce the baking time to approximately 9-10 minutes. After baking, let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The topping can be applied in the same generous manner.

Can I freeze these cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze beautifully! You can store them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, you have a couple of options: let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or for a quicker treat, microwave them for a few seconds until warm and the topping is soft and melty again. Freezing is an excellent way to prepare a batch in advance or to ensure you always have a delicious cookie ready for an unexpected craving.

Overhead shot of Crumbl peanut butter cookies on a serving tray with extra Reese's cups.

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Crumbl Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

These Crumbl peanut butter Reese’s cookies are rich, sweet, and full of peanut butter flavor. They are the ultimate cookie for all peanut butter lovers.

Prep Time:
15

Cook Time:
12

Total Time:
27

Servings:
9 cookies

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Ingredients

Peanut Butter Cookie Base

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg at room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups Roughly chopped, about 5 standard Reese’s cups

Peanut Butter Cookie Toppings

2/3 cup Reese’s peanut butter chips
1 & 1/2 tsp oil vegetable or canola
1/2 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups Roughly chopped, about 5 standard Reese’s cups

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the flour streaks disappear. Gently fold in the roughly chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Using a large cookie scooper, form 9 equally sized cookie dough balls. Roll them into smooth spheres, then gently flatten each into a disc, about 1 inch thick. Place the discs on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
While the cookies bake, melt the Reese’s peanut butter chips with the oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well after each, until smooth and completely melted.
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, generously spoon the melted peanut butter topping over each hot cookie, spreading it evenly. Immediately top with the remaining chopped Reese’s cups. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

Notes

For the most accurate results, weigh your flour and other dry ingredients.
Using light brown sugar contributes to a balanced sweetness and keeps the cookies moist.
If your dough feels too soft or sticky after mixing, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before shaping and baking. This helps the cookies hold their shape better.
Ensure your egg is at room temperature. This allows it to combine more effectively with the other ingredients, leading to a smoother dough and better cookie texture.
The peanut butter topping will naturally firm up as the cookies cool or are chilled. For that signature melty texture, gently warm the cookies in the microwave for 5-10 seconds before serving.

Storage:

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
For longer freshness, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days, warming briefly before enjoying.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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Decadent Crumbl Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies