3D Chewy Chocolate Reese's Cookies with Snack Mix Topping
Rich chocolate cookies loaded with Reese's chips and topped with melted chocolate drizzle and crunchy Reese's snack mix pieces. The combination of chewy cookie base, sweet peanut butter chips, and textured topping creates a multi-dimensional treat perfect for parties, bake sales, or when you want to impress chocolate and peanut butter lovers. The extra step of adding snack mix pieces gives these cookies a unique 3D appearance and satisfying crunch that sets them apart from standard chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup natural style unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups Reese's chipspeanut butter chips1:1availabilityadds dairy
any brand works
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup Reese's snack mixchopped peanut butter cups1:1availabilityadds dairy
similar flavor profile
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil
- 2
Mix or sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together and set aside
- 3
Beat butter with sugar on medium speed until creamy
- 4
Add eggs at low speed until combined, then add vanilla
- 5
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture and stir until combined
- 6
Stir in Reese's chips
- 7
Drop tablespoon-size mounds of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 1/2 inches apart
- 8
Bake one sheet at a time on center rack for 12 minutes or until cookies appear set
- 9
Cool for a few minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack
- 10
When cookies are completely cool, melt semisweet chocolate using your preferred method
- 11
Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies
- 12
Sprinkle Reese's snack mix over chocolate drizzle, pressing pieces in so they stick
- 13
Transfer cookies to refrigerator and chill just until chocolate sets
Tips
Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes and even baking across all cookies
Press snack mix pieces firmly into the chocolate drizzle while it's still wet to ensure they stick properly
Chill the finished cookies just until chocolate sets - over-chilling can make the cookies too hard
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Cookie dough can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or shaped cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months
Serve at room temperature for best texture
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake - cookies should look just set to maintain chewiness
Press snack mix pieces into chocolate while wet to avoid them falling off later
Space cookies adequately apart to prevent spreading and merging during baking
Substitutions
any brand works
similar flavor profile
FAQ
Can I freeze the finished cookies?
Yes, freeze decorated cookies in single layers separated by parchment paper for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
What if I don't have Reese's snack mix?
Substitute with chopped peanut butter cups, crushed pretzels mixed with mini chocolate chips, or any crunchy chocolate-peanut butter candy pieces.
How long do these cookies stay fresh?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The chocolate topping may soften slightly but cookies remain delicious.