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Reese’s Crinkle Cookies

Indulgent Reese’s Crinkle Cookies That Will Make You Smile

These Reese’s Crinkle Cookies are a delightful twist on classic chocolate cookies, combining rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter for an indulgent experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour a must for structure
  • ½ cup cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
  • ¼ teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter adds nuttiness
  • ½ cup salted butter for melt-in-your-mouth texture
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar deep caramel-like sweetness
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients together
  • 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract infuses warmth
Rolling and Dusting
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar provides a sweet crunch
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for beautiful finish
Filling
  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups the delightful surprise

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and butter until smooth and light in color.
  3. Add brown sugar to the mixture and mix until glossy and fluffy.
  4. Lower mixer speed, add egg, and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just incorporated.
  7. Cover dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and place a mini peanut butter cup in the center. Form into a ball.
  9. Roll in granulated sugar and dust with powdered sugar.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until tops crackle.
  11. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for better texture and prevent spreading. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

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