Triple Peanut Butter Cookie Delights  (Halloween Candy Cookies) 

 

 

Triple Peanut Butter Cookie Delights are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with three favorite candies: Reese’s Pieces, M&M’s, and mini peanut butter cups. They are colorful, fun to make, and absolutely perfect for Halloween baking.

This recipe started as a way to use some leftover seasonal candy, but it quickly became a cookie that my grandchildren and neighbors loved. The combination of peanut butter cookie dough, chocolate, and peanut butter candy makes every bite a little different.

The best part is that this recipe is flexible. If you have a few different small candies left from Halloween, you can use them in place of some of the candies listed here. It’s a great way to turn that assortment of leftover candy into a batch of homemade cookies.

The cookie dough ingredients should be measured carefully, but the candy is flexible. You can use the combination listed in the recipe or substitute other small candies you have on hand. If using larger candy pieces, chop them into smaller pieces before adding them to the dough.

HOW TO MAKE TRIPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DELIGHTS:

INGREDIENTS:
(Full list of ingredients and instructions in printable recipe card.)

• all purpose flour
• baking soda
• baking powder
• kosher salt
• butter
• creamy peanut butter
• granulated sugar
• brown sugar
• large eggs
• 2 cups mini candies (M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, Mini Peanut Butter Cups)
• 1/3 cup sugar to roll cookies in

INSTRUCTIONS:

 Prepare the dough.
In a medium size mixing bowl, sift together the flour, soda, baking powder, and salt: set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and peanut butter, using an electric mixer. Add the sugars and eggs, beat until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients in 3 portions; beat until well combined.

Set aside the mini peanut butter cups; stir in the remaining mini candies. Chill dough for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Using a small scoop or spoon, roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls in the sugar.

Place on parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cookie edges start to become golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to set on baking sheet about 5 minutes.

 

 

While the cookies are still warm, gently press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

If you don’t have enough mini peanut butter cups for every cookie, simply leave some cookies without one. They will still be delicious.

 

 

Why You Will Love These Triple Peanut Butter Cookie Delights

• Three kinds of peanut butter flavor. Peanut butter cookie dough, Reese’s Pieces, and mini peanut butter cups make these extra delicious.
• Perfect for Halloween. The colorful candies make them especially fun for Halloween parties, cookie trays, and school treats.
• Great for leftover candy. Have a mixture of small candies left after trick-or-treating? Add them to the dough.
• Easy to make. This is a simple drop cookie that doesn’t require decorating.
• Freezer-friendly. Bake a batch ahead of time and freeze them for later.

Tips for Making Triple Peanut Butter Cookie Delights

Use creamy peanut butter. I would specifically recommend regular creamy peanut butter rather than natural peanut butter because the consistency can vary with natural peanut butter.

Don’t overbake the cookies. The cookies should look slightly soft in the center when they come out of the oven. They will continue baking on the hot baking sheet.

Chill the dough. Don’t skip the one-hour chilling time. It makes the dough easier to scoop and helps keep the cookies from spreading too much.

Use small candies. Small candies mix into the dough more easily. If using larger candy pieces, chop them before adding them.

Press the peanut butter cup in while the cookies are warm. This helps it settle into the center without requiring you to flatten the cookie.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I keep the cookies soft?
Use a creamy peanut butter for the cookies. I also always underbake them a few minutes. Remove them from the oven when the edges are light golden brown. Allow the cookies to set on the baking pan. They will continue to bake. Transfer to a cooling rack.

How do I keep these cookies fresh?
Store in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.

Can I use different Halloween candy in these cookies?
Yes. The candy mixture is flexible. Use other small chocolate or peanut butter candies in place of the Reese’s Pieces, M&M’s, or mini peanut butter cups. Larger candies can be chopped into smaller pieces before adding them to the dough.

If you like peanut butter cookies, these are also great to try:
Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Trail Mix Cookie Cups

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