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Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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These Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the irresistible flavor of peanut butter cups and chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate and peanut butter goodness, these cookies make a decadent treat perfect for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup mini Reese’s pieces or chopped peanut butter cups
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This creates the rich base for your cookies.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth batter that will help bind the ingredients together.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Reese’s Pieces: Gently fold in the mini Reese’s pieces or chopped peanut butter cups along with the chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers remain soft and gooey for that perfect cheesecake cookie texture.
  9. Cool Before Serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and maintain their gooey centers.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and butter to ensure smooth creaming.
  • You can substitute mini Reese’s pieces with chopped full-size Reese’s peanut butter cups if desired.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven to maintain a gooey texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to keep cream cheese fresher longer.
  • For a more pronounced cheesecake flavor, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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