Gooey Reese's Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in these delightful Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies that blend the creamy decadence of cheesecake with the comforting allure of cookies, featuring bursts of Reese's peanut butter cups in every bite.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Provides the foundation for the cookies.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Forms a rich base for cookies.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
- 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic flavor.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Makes the dough rich.
- 0.5 cups mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped Provides bursts of flavor.
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Main component of the filling.
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 0.25 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped Adds another layer of flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually beat in softened cream cheese until fully combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined, then stir in chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in chopped mini Reese’s to complete the cheesecake filling.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making an indentation in the center of each.
- Fill the indentation with the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown; allow to cool on baking sheet for a few moments before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter and cream cheese are adequately softened; avoid overmixing, and allow cookies to cool to develop flavor.