Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies. These delightful treats feature a luscious cheesecake center wrapped in a soft, chocolatey peanut butter cookie, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies will impress family and friends with their unique taste and nostalgic charm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into the cookie dough.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets and make an indentation in each ball. Fill with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg