Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of white chocolate, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and creamy cheesecake in these irresistible White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
Topping:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough – In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling – In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble the Cookies – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop a tablespoon of chilled cookie dough and flatten it into a disk. Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center, fold the edges over to seal, and roll into a ball. Arrange on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies – Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the White Chocolate Reese’s Topping – Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth. Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups on top. Allow the topping to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: White Chocolate, Reese’s, Cheesecake Cookies, Dessert, Baking
