Introduction
If you’re a peanut butter and chocolate fan, these Reese’s Peanut Butter Lava Cookies are pure dessert heaven. Thick, fudgy chocolate cookies hide a gooey peanut butter center with melted Reese’s cups inside. Finished with chocolate drizzle and crunchy Reese’s Pieces, they’re an irresistible bakery-style treat that’s guaranteed to steal the spotlight at parties, holidays, or bake sales.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Chill Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 27 minutes
Servings
12 large cookies
Ingredients
Chocolate Cookie Dough
2¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Filling
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup powdered sugar
12 miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Decoration
Melted milk chocolate
Crushed Reese’s Pieces
Chopped roasted peanuts
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Baking trays
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop
Instructions
Step 1
Mix together:
Peanut butter
Powdered sugar
Scoop 12 small portions onto a parchment-lined tray.
Press one miniature Reese’s cup into each portion.
Freeze for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 3
Whisk together:
Flour
Cocoa powder
Baking soda
Salt
Set aside.
Step 4
Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Flatten a large scoop of cookie dough.
Place one frozen peanut butter filling in the center.
Cover with more dough and seal completely.
Roll gently into a ball.
Step 6
Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking trays, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 11–12 minutes.
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The centers should still look slightly underbaked.
Step 7
Cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 8
Drizzle with melted milk chocolate.
Sprinkle with crushed Reese’s Pieces, chopped peanuts, and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
Serve slightly warm for the ultimate lava center.
Chef’s Tips
✅ Freeze the filling so it stays gooey without leaking.
✅ Don’t overbake—the cookies continue cooking as they cool.
✅ Use room-temperature butter for a smoother dough.
✅ Warm leftover cookies for 10–15 seconds in the microwave before serving.
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