Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped (about 10-12 mini cups)
For Garnish:
Extra chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, for topping (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Prepare Cookie Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix the Dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape and Bake:
Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
If desired, press a few extra chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups onto the tops of the dough mounds for extra decoration.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft and slightly gooey.
Cool and Serve:
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy:
Once cooled, serve these Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies and enjoy the gooey texture and rich peanut butter chocolate flavor!
Yield:
This recipe makes about 24 Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies, depending on the size of your cookie dough scoops.
Note:
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Indulge in these decadent cookies that combine the best of cheesecake and Reese’s peanut butter cups in every bite!
