Gooey Reese's Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in these soft, chewy cookies bursting with creamy cheesecake, chocolate, and peanut butter flavors, featuring gooey Reese's Pieces and chunks of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg to bind the ingredients together
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour forms the base of the dough
- 1/2 tsp baking powder ensures the cookies rise
- 1/4 tsp salt enhances flavor
Mix-ins
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces for crunch and color
- 1/2 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups adds chunks of joy
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, beating until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the Reese's Pieces and chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden and centers are soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. Use quality chocolate for a richer taste.