Description

If you're a fan of the rich combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect indulgence. Packed with mini Reese’s Pieces, chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, white chocolate chips, and a creamy cheesecake center, these cookies deliver an irresistible mix of flavors and textures in every bite. Topped off with a smooth chocolate drizzle, these cookies are perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy your sweet tooth

Ingredients

• For the Cookie Dough:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces
• 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• For the Cheesecake Filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Chocolate Drizzle:
• 1 cup chocolate chips, melted

Preparation Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
6. Fold in mini Reese’s Pieces, chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and white chocolate chips.
7. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth for the cheesecake filling.
8. Scoop and flatten cookie dough into disks.
9. Place cheesecake filling on half of the disks.
10. Seal with remaining disks and press edges together.
11. Arrange cookies on baking sheets with space in between.
12. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cookies are set.
13. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
14. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
15. Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Tips and Conclusion

Bonus Tips:
Freezing the Dough: If you don’t plan on baking all the cookies at once, you can freeze the assembled dough balls (before baking) on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 2-3 minutes to the bake time.

Cheesecake Variety: You can experiment with the cheesecake filling by adding a tablespoon of peanut butter to the cream cheese mixture for an extra layer of peanut butter flavor.

Perfect Drizzle: To make drizzling easier, place the melted chocolate in a small ziplock bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle the chocolate evenly over the cookies.

Custom Add-Ins: Feel free to add chopped nuts, dark chocolate chips, or even mini marshmallows to the cookie dough for added texture and flavor.

Conclusion:
These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cookies are a rich, creamy, and decadent treat that will satisfy any peanut butter and chocolate lover’s cravings. With a surprise cheesecake filling inside and a delicious chocolate drizzle on top, these cookies are perfect for special occasions or just when you’re in the mood for something indulgent. The combination of textures—the crunch of the Reese’s Pieces, the creaminess of the cheesecake, and the softness of the cookie dough—makes each bite a delightful experience. Enjoy every decadent bite of these show-stopping cookies!