Reese’s Treasure Cookies

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl, use a mixer to combine butter and peanut butter for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes until dough is easy to handle.

Shape dough into 1 ½ inch balls. Press a peanut butter cup half into each ball and shape dough around it, fully enclosing it. Place cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. If desired, sprinkle cookies with cocoa powder.

Makes about 42 cookies. Store the cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container and cover. Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.