Description
Reese’s cheesecake cookie delight brings together creamy peanut butter cheesecake nestled between rich chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor each indulgent bite of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 cup mini Reeses Pieces
- 1/2 cup Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (for drizzle)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Using a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, blending thoroughly to develop a rich, aromatic foundation.
- Fold in softened cream cheese, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, consistent texture without lumps.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently to maintain the cookies’ delicate structure.
- Delicately fold mini Reeses Pieces, chopped Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and white chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution of flavor bursts.
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, gently flattening each portion to promote uniform cooking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Rest cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Elevate the presentation by drizzling melted semi-sweet chocolate over the cooled cookies, adding a final touch of indulgence.
- Serve and savor these decadent Reeses Cheesecake Cookies, celebrating the perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Swap out dairy for a gluten-free and vegan version by using alternative cream cheese made from cashews, coconut oil instead of butter, and egg replacer for binding.
- Control sugar content by reducing granulated and brown sugar amounts or substituting with natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie treat.
- Prevent cookie spreading during baking by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before shaping, which helps maintain a perfect round shape and prevents excessive flattening.
- Enhance texture and flavor complexity by toasting the Reeses Pieces and chopped peanut butter cups briefly before folding into the dough, which deepens their caramelized nutty profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg