Irresistible Reeses Cheesecake Cookies

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Get ready to experience a cookie that combines creamy cheesecake and the delightful crunch of Reeses. These cookies are sure to enchant anyone with a sweet tooth! Let’s dive into this delicious journey. 😍

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mini Reeses peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Reeses peanut butter chips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, setting it aside for later use.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well mixed. This will be your dry mixture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well until everything is combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix!
  6. Gently fold in the chopped Reeses mini peanut butter cups, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Blend until it’s smooth and creamy.
  8. To form the cookies, roll a tablespoon of the dough into a ball, then flatten it slightly. Spoon a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center and top it with another tablespoon of cookie dough. Seal the edges around the filling.
  9. Place the filled cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
  10. Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the cookies cool, melt the Reeses peanut butter chips and semisweet chocolate chips in separate bowls.
  12. Once cooled, drizzle the melted peanut butter and chocolate over the top of the cookies for the perfect finishing touch!

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Nutritional Information:

  • Calories: 210 kcal per cookie
  • Servings: Makes about 18 cookies

Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 12 minutes