Directions

• Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cookies bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown color.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This step is important as it evenly distributes the baking soda and salt, leading to a well-risen cookie.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and peanut butter. Use a wooden spoon or electric mixer to cream them together until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated, ensuring the egg is well blended for a rich texture.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few flour streaks are okay.
• Gently fold in the rolled oats and Reeses Pieces into the cookie dough. This is where the fun happens! Make sure the candies are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. This helps them set and makes them easier to handle.