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Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies

Delicious cookies featuring a creamy cheesecake filling and chunks of Reese's peanut butter cups, perfect for any dessert lover.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of your cookie, providing structure and chewiness.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensures your cookies rise to perfection.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and creaminess to the dough.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For that classic cookie sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed Brings a hint of caramel flavor and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A must-have for depth in flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Bind the ingredients together and add moisture.
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter Infuses the cookies with luscious peanut flavor.
  • 1 cup mini Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped For that glorious chocolate-peanut butter combination.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened A velvety filling that takes these cookies to the next level.
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese perfectly.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds extra flavor to the cheesecake layer.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Flatten each dough ball slightly and place a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center.
  3. Fold the cookie dough around the cheesecake filling to seal it inside.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Keep your butter at room temperature for best incorporation. Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.