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15 REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup Recipes You Need to Try

Published: May 07, 2026

Chocolate and peanut butter is an iconic combination. Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, fudge, even cocktails — if a recipe has chocolate and peanut butter, count us in.

Naturally, when we think chocolate and peanut butter, we think REESE’S. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite REESE’S recipes, including instructions for our classic REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup cookies.

Classic REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup Cookies (Fan Favorites)

There’s nothing better than a REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup cookie. These classic recipes are easy to make and sure to please a crowd.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Creations

There’s a whole world of chocolate peanut butter flavor out there! Save your REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups for snacking and look to these 2 pantry baking staples instead: REESE’S PIECES Candy and REESE’S Peanut Butter Chips.

6. REESE’S Crinkle Cookies

Take the soft, fudgy crinkle cookies you know and love and add REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter and REESE’S Peanut Butter Chips to make these cookies the star of your next dessert table.

reeses crinkle cookies

Fun, Seasonal & Crowd‑Pleasing Treats

Any holiday is better with REESE’S! These seasonal peanut butter bakes are a fun addition to your family celebrations.

8. REESE'S Spider Cookies

With a few simple decorations, the classic peanut butter cup cookies you love turn into Halloween spider cookies so good they’re almost scary!

reeses peanut butter cup spider cookies

9. REESE'S Pilgrim Hat Cookies

This easy Thanksgiving cookie uses store-bought ingredients, making them the perfect tasty craft for kids.

reeses pilgrim hat cookies

10. REESE’S Buckeyes

Buckeyes are a classic holiday dessert and a great way to add variety to cookie exchanges or gifting.

reeses crinkle cookies

Indulgent Reese’s Desserts Beyond Cookies

We all love cookies, but there are plenty of other delicious REESE’S desserts for you to try!

11. PB&J Bars

Turn your favorite childhood sandwich into a beginner-friendly dessert that’s crumbly, gooey and delicious.

reeses peanut butter and jelly bars

12. REESE'S Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cupcakes

These bakery‑style cupcakes combine REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter, REESE’S Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups and REESE’S PIECES Candy to make a peanut butter lover’s dream dessert.

reeses peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes

13. REESE’S Loaded Fudge

Want a rich, no‑bake dessert exploding with peanut butter goodness? Try this classic fudge recipe packed with REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups and REESE’S PIECES Candy.

reeses loaded fudge

A Sweet Surprise — Reese’s Dessert Drink

Here’s a REESE’S treat just for the adults. It’s the perfect end-of-the-night cocktail or an indulgent accompaniment to dessert

15. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Martini

ERSHEY’S Chocolate Syrup, crème de cacao, peanut butter whiskey, and half and half come together for a deliciously creamy dessert drink. But the best part is the REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup rim!

(Intended for persons age 21+. Please drink responsibly.)

reeses martinis

Whether you’re making a cookie or a cocktail, there’s a REESE’S recipe for you. Plan a baking day this weekend or challenge yourself to try one new REESE’S recipe a week! If you’re looking for more flavor combinations, our recipe wizard is a great tool for finding your new favorite recipe.