Description
Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are a decadent treat that combines creamy cheesecake filling with soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Each cookie is studded with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients without over-mixing.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold chopped Reese’s Cups into the cookie dough.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, creating an indentation in each ball and filling it with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft. Allow to cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg