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

Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it’s light and fluffy.
Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the Extras: Gently stir in the mini Reese’s Pieces, chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Cream the Ingredients: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set this filling aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookies
Scoop and Flatten: Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, portion out the cookie dough and flatten each portion into disks with your hands.
Add the Cheesecake Filling: Place a teaspoon of the prepared cheesecake filling in the center of half of the cookie dough disks.
Seal the Cookies: Take the remaining cookie dough disks and place them on top of the filled disks. Gently press the edges together to seal, ensuring the filling is enclosed inside.
Place on Baking Sheets: Arrange the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each one for them to spread while baking.
Step 4: Bake the Cookies
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set. The centers may still be slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Add the Chocolate Drizzle
Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until fully melted and smooth.
Drizzle the Chocolate: Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the tops of each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag. Let the chocolate 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!