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Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies

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Delightful cookies combining soft cookie, luscious cheesecake, and Reese’s peanut butter cups for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for filling)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • ¼ cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Beat in 8 oz of softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture and fold in the chopped mini Reese’s.
  6. Mix the cheesecake filling ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.
  7. Drop cookie dough onto the baking sheet and create an indentation in each mound.
  8. Spoon the cheesecake filling into each indentation.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few moments before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Watch cookies closely as they may firm up while cooling.

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