White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the creamy, sweet delight of White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies. These decadent treats are stuffed with a luscious cheesecake filling and adorned with a drizzle of melted white chocolate and crunchy Reese’s pieces. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or just a cozy evening at home—these cookies are sure to impress with their rich flavors and beautiful presentation. With their irresistible taste and simple preparation process, you’ll find yourself making these crowd-pleasers again and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 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 mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour.
- For the cheesecake filling: Beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop chilled cookie dough onto prepared sheets; flatten into disks.
- Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center and fold edges to seal.
- Roll into balls and space them on the sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cooling on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Melt 1 cup white chocolate chips in intervals; drizzle over cooled cookies and top with chopped Reese’s.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg