Treasure Cookies

(Peanut butter cookies with a sweet hidden treasure stuffed inside every bite!)

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These Halloween Treasure Cookies take classic peanut butter cookies to the next level by hiding a miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cup right in the center. Finished with a drizzle of melted chocolate and a piece of candy corn, they make the ultimate festive treat for Halloween parties, bake sales, or movie nights.

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Homemade Halloween Treasure Cookies with hidden peanut butter cup centers, topped with melted milk chocolate and colorful candy corn.

I originally created these for a Halloween recipe video where I dressed up as a pirate alongside my skeleton pirate sidekick. Safe to say, we take our cookie treasure hunting very seriously around here! πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈπŸ˜‚

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Fun & Interactive: Kids and adults love biting into the center to find the hidden candy treasure.
  • Simple Ingredients: Made with standard baking staples like butter, flour, brown sugar, and peanut butter.
  • Versatile: Swap the candy corn for mini Rolos, Hershey's Kisses, or Snickers.

Watch How to Make Treasure Cookies

Treasure Cookies Recipe

Watch me make these peanut butter cookies with a hidden Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inside! We made this one as a Halloween pirate adventure, complete with a skeleton pirate sidekick. πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

I'll show you how to wrap the cookie dough around the candy, bake the cookies, and finish them with melted chocolate and candy corn.

Ingredients You Will Need

  • Butter (½ cup), softened: - Provides rich flavor and structure to the cookie dough.
  • Peanut Butter (½ cup): - Standard creamy peanut butter works best (avoid natural oil-separating peanut butter for proper texture).
  • Granulated Sugar (½ cup) - Sweetens the dough and creates lightly crisp edges.
  • Brown Sugar (½ cup): - Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor for cookies.
  • Baking Soda (1 teaspoon): - Helps the cookies rise and spread as they bake.
  • Salt (½ teaspoon): - Balances the sweetness.
  • Egg (1): - Helps bind the dough together.
  • Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon): - Adds rich flavor depth.
  • Milk (1 tablespoon): - Adds just enough moisture to keep the dough pliable for wrapping.
  • All-Purpose Flour (1¾ cups): - Gives structure to hold the chocolate stuffed center.
  • Miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups: - The hidden "treasure" center!
  • Milk Chocolate Morsels (1 cup): - Melted and spread over the baked cookies.
  • Candy Corn: - One piece on top of each cookie for decoration.

Treasure Cookies

Peanut butter cookies stuffed with miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, then topped with melted milk chocolate and candy corn. These fun Halloween Treasure Cookies hide a delicious surprise inside every bite!

Course: Dessert Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween cookies, peanut butter cup stuffed cookies, candy stuffed cookies, Reese's peanut butter cup cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • miniature Reese Cups
  • 1 cup milk chocolate morsels
  • candy corn

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and peanut butter.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat until combined.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract and milk. Beat until combined.
  5. Beat in the flour until well combined.
  6. Take a heaping tablespoon of dough, form it into a ball, then flatten it into a circle.
  7. Place a miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cup in the center. Wrap the dough around the candy, completely enclosing it, and shape into a ball.
  8. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and candy.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for one minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Melt the milk chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl or cup, heating in short intervals and stirring until smooth.
  12. Spread a little melted chocolate on top of each cookie and decorate with a piece of candy corn.

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Amy's Tips for Stuffed Cookie Success

Chill if Warm: If your kitchen is warm and the dough feels sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15–20 minutes so it’s easy to wrap around the candies.

Seal Completely: Pinch the dough tight around the candy cup so no melt-outs happen on the baking sheet!

Storage

Room Temperature
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days. Layer with parchment paper if stacking to protect the chocolate tops.
Freezer
You can freeze the baked, undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and decorate before serving.
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Photo of pirates holding a plate of candy corn fudge.

Final Thoughts:

These Treasure Cookies were such a fun Halloween recipe to make, especially with my skeleton pirate sidekick helping hunt for treasure! πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈπŸ˜‚

And the best part? You don't even have to dig for the treasure. Just take a bite and discover the peanut butter cup hiding inside!


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