🎉 Introduction
These Reese’s Stuffed Snowballs take classic holiday snowball cookies to a whole new level. Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies on the outside… and a sweet, rich mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup hidden in the center. Every bite is a surprise: creamy peanut butter, smooth chocolate, and a snowy powdered sugar coating that makes them perfect for Christmas cookie trays.
They’re incredibly easy to make, fun to shape, and always a showstopper at holiday gatherings. Whether you’re gifting, hosting, or baking with family, these cookies bring festive magic and irresistible flavor.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cookie scoop (optional)
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (unwrapped)
Coating
- Extra powdered sugar for rolling
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, and place one mini Reese’s in the center.
Step 5: Wrap the dough fully around the Reese’s, forming a smooth ball.
Step 6: Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto the baking sheet.
Step 7: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Step 8: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Step 9: Once cooled completely, roll again in powdered sugar for the snowy finish.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 20–24 stuffed cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature
Keeps 5–7 days in an airtight container.
Freezer
Freeze unbaked dough balls or baked cookies for 2 months.
Reheat
Warm for 6–8 seconds to soften the peanut butter center.
🥄 Variations
⭐ Dark Chocolate Reese’s Snowballs
Use dark chocolate mini cups.
⭐ Double Peanut Butter
Add 2 tbsp peanut butter into the dough.
⭐ Crunchy Peanut Snowballs
Add ½ cup chopped peanuts into the dough.
⭐ Chocolate Chip Dough
Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
⭐ Reese’s Pieces Snowballs
Add mini Reese’s Pieces inside or mixed into the dough.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Do the Reese’s melt inside?
They soften perfectly but keep their shape — amazing texture!
2. Can I freeze the stuffed dough?
Yes — freeze dough balls and bake later.
3. Can I use the larger Reese’s cups?
Use mini cups so each cookie stays bite-sized.
4. Why roll twice in powdered sugar?
For the thick snowy look and sweet finish.
5. Is the dough supposed to be crumbly?
Yes — if too dry, add 1 teaspoon butter.
6. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce salt by half.
7. Can I make them nut-free?
Use a chocolate truffle or Hershey’s Kiss instead.
8. Do they spread?
No — they keep their snowball shape.
9. Can I add cocoa to the dough?
Yes — add 1–2 tbsp for a chocolate dough.
10. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely — perfect for gifting and holiday batches.
🏁 Conclusion
These Reese’s Stuffed Snowballs combine the melt-in-your-mouth texture of classic snowball cookies with a rich, chocolatey peanut butter center. They’re festive, fun, and irresistibly delicious — the perfect Christmas cookie to impress family, friends, and holiday guests. Once you try them, they’ll become a yearly tradition!
Reese’s Stuffed Snowballs Melt-In-Your-Mouth Peanut Butter Surprise
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Equipment
Method
Notes
Room Temperature Keeps 5–7 days in an airtight container. Freezer Freeze unbaked dough balls or baked cookies for 2 months. Reheat Warm for 6–8 seconds to soften the peanut butter center. 🥄 Variations
⭐ Dark Chocolate Reese’s Snowballs Use dark chocolate mini cups. ⭐ Double Peanut Butter Add 2 tbsp peanut butter into the dough. ⭐ Crunchy Peanut Snowballs Add ½ cup chopped peanuts into the dough. ⭐ Chocolate Chip Dough Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips. ⭐ Reese’s Pieces Snowballs Add mini Reese’s Pieces inside or mixed into the dough. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Do the Reese’s melt inside? They soften perfectly but keep their shape — amazing texture! 2. Can I freeze the stuffed dough? Yes — freeze dough balls and bake later. 3. Can I use the larger Reese’s cups? Use mini cups so each cookie stays bite-sized. 4. Why roll twice in powdered sugar? For the thick snowy look and sweet finish. 5. Is the dough supposed to be crumbly? Yes — if too dry, add 1 teaspoon butter. 6. Can I use salted butter? Yes — reduce salt by half. 7. Can I make them nut-free? Use a chocolate truffle or Hershey’s Kiss instead. 8. Do they spread? No — they keep their snowball shape. 9. Can I add cocoa to the dough? Yes — add 1–2 tbsp for a chocolate dough. 10. Can I double the recipe? Absolutely — perfect for gifting and holiday batches. 🏁 Conclusion These Reese’s Stuffed Snowballs combine the melt-in-your-mouth texture of classic snowball cookies with a rich, chocolatey peanut butter center. They’re festive, fun, and irresistibly delicious — the perfect Christmas cookie to impress family, friends, and holiday guests. Once you try them, they’ll become a yearly tradition!
