White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet white chocolate with these White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies. These decadent treats boast a soft, chewy texture, perfectly encasing a luscious cheesecake filling and topped with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. Ideal for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy movie nights—these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a batch that will quickly become a staple in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup Reese's peanut butter cups (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop chilled cookie dough into disks, add cheesecake filling, seal, and roll into balls.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack before drizzling with melted white chocolate and topping with chopped Reese’s.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg