Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites Recipe

These Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are the perfect blend of two beloved classics – chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cups! With just two ingredients and less than 20 minutes from start to finish, you’ll have warm, gooey cookie cups filled with melty peanut butter and chocolate. They’re dangerously easy to make and even easier to devour, making them perfect for last-minute gatherings or satisfying those sudden sweet cravings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ridiculously Simple: Just two ingredients and minimal prep work make these treats practically foolproof.
• Quick Satisfaction: From pantry to plate in under 20 minutes – perfect for when you need something sweet without the wait.
• Crowd-Pleaser: The combination of warm cookie and melty Reese’s cups creates an irresistible treat that both kids and adults will fight over.
• Impressive Presentation: These little bites look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but your secret of simplicity is safe with me!

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough: The ultimate shortcut that delivers consistent results every time. It creates the perfect cookie cup exterior with minimal effort.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (bite-sized): The star of the show! These add that magical combination of peanut butter and chocolate that melts slightly when pressed into the warm cookies, creating a luscious center.

Note: While pre-made cookie dough is recommended for speed, you can absolutely use your favorite homemade chocolate chip cookie dough if you prefer.

Variations

Flavor Twists

• Candy Swap: Try pressing in different bite-sized candy bars like Rolos, Snickers, or Hershey’s Kisses
• Cookie Dough Options: Experiment with sugar cookie, peanut butter cookie, or double chocolate cookie dough as the base
• Festive Touch: Add holiday-colored sprinkles on top while still warm for seasonal celebrations

Add-Ins

• Drizzle Power: Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce, melted chocolate, or peanut butter for an extra layer of indulgence
• Crunchy Element: Press some chopped nuts into the top alongside the Reese’s cup
• Sea Salt Finish: Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top to enhance all the flavors

How to Make Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

Step 1: Prepare Your Pan

Generously grease a mini muffin pan. Don’t skimp on this step – it ensures your cookie bites will release easily after baking.

Step 2: Add the Cookie Dough

Place about 1-2 tablespoons of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough into each mini muffin cup. No need to press down – the dough will bake into a perfect cup shape.

Step 3: Bake to Golden Perfection

Pop the pan into a preheated oven (follow the temperature recommendation on your cookie dough package) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden brown.

Step 4: Add the Reese’s Cups

The crucial step! The moment you remove the cookies from the oven, immediately press one Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each warm cookie cup. The residual heat will slightly melt the chocolate while maintaining the cup’s shape.

Step 5: Cool (If You Can Wait)

Allow the cookie bites to cool in the pan for a few minutes. This helps them set up enough to remove without falling apart. Then transfer to a cooling rack, or honestly, straight to your plate!

Pro Tips for Making the Recipe

• Room Temperature Candies: Unwrap your Reese’s cups while the cookies are baking so they’re ready to go the second the cookies come out of the oven.
• Test One First: If you’re unsure about timing, bake just one or two cookie cups first to nail down the perfect baking time for your oven.
• Removal Trick: If the cookie bites are sticking despite greasing, run a butter knife gently around the edges to loosen them.
• Indent Preparation: For deeper peanut butter cup pockets, use the back of a measuring spoon to create a small indent in the cookie dough before baking.

How to Serve

These versatile little treats shine in many settings:

Everyday Indulgence

Serve slightly warm with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate after-school or after-work treat.

Dessert Spread

Include these on a dessert platter alongside fresh fruit and other small bites for a gathering.

Gift Giving

Pack a dozen in a decorative tin or box for a thoughtful homemade gift that anyone would be thrilled to receive.

Ice Cream Upgrade

Crumble a cookie bite over vanilla ice cream for an incredible sundae experience.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Store completely cooled cookie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The texture is best on days 1-2.

Freezing

These freeze beautifully! Place cooled cookie bites in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper. They’ll keep for up to 3 months.

Reheating

For that fresh-baked experience, microwave a frozen or refrigerated cookie bite for 10-15 seconds. The chocolate and peanut butter center will get deliciously melty again.

FAQs

Can I use homemade cookie dough instead of refrigerated?
Absolutely! Any chocolate chip cookie dough will work wonderfully. If using homemade, make sure the consistency isn’t too sticky or too dry – you want it to be similar to refrigerated dough for best results.

My Reese’s cups are melting too much when I put them in the hot cookies. What am I doing wrong?
Your cookies might be too hot or you might be waiting too long before adding the candies. Try letting the cookies cool for about 30 seconds after removing from the oven, then add the Reese’s cups. Alternatively, you can chill your peanut butter cups in the refrigerator before using them.

Can I make these in a regular muffin tin if I don’t have a mini one?
Yes! You’ll need to use more cookie dough per cup (about 3-4 tablespoons) and potentially increase the baking time by a few minutes. Use regular-sized peanut butter cups instead of the bite-sized ones.

My cookies puffed up too much and I don’t have a cup shape. How do I fix this?
If your cookies puff up too much during baking, use the back of a spoon to gently press down the centers immediately after removing from the oven, then add your Reese’s cups to these indentations.

Final Thoughts

These Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites represent everything I love about baking – simple ingredients coming together to create something truly magical. They prove that impressive, crave-worthy treats don’t require culinary school or hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just because it’s Tuesday, these cookie bites bring joy with every bite. The contrast between the crisp cookie edge and the melty, peanut buttery center is simply irresistible. Give them a try – I promise they’ll become a regular in your dessert rotation!

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