Description
Indulge in the delightful world of White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies, where every bite is a creamy, dreamy treat. These cookies are soft and chewy with a luscious cheesecake filling that surprises and delights at every turn. Perfect for parties or just a sweet pick-me-up after a busy day, they combine rich white chocolate with the beloved flavors of peanut butter. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can whip them up quickly for any occasion, leaving your guests impressed and coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 chopped Reese's peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together before gradually adding to the wet mixture. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla until well-blended.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape chilled dough into disks, place cheesecake filling in the center, fold the edges over, and roll into balls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around edges. Cool on wire racks before drizzling melted white chocolate on top and sprinkling chopped peanut butter cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg