Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies
Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies are a popular American dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the colorful, candy-coated chocolate of Reese's Pieces. The dough typically includes flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and peanut butter, with the candies folded in for a sweet, crunchy contrast. This treat is a beloved variation of classic peanut butter cookies, often associated with casual baking and comfort food in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to the peanut butter, butter, and sugar, with moderate protein from the peanuts. A single cookie can provide around 150-200 calories, along with small amounts of fiber and essential minerals like magnesium from the peanuts.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cookie (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Reese's Pieces gained fame after appearing in the 1982 film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' which boosted their popularity and made them a nostalgic symbol in American snack culture. Nutritionally, the peanut butter base offers some heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, but the added candy and sugar make this a treat best enjoyed in moderation.
