Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft-baked treats with rich peanut butter, chocolate, and a gooey cheesecake-filled center in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheesecake Filling
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170 g cream cheese, softened
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30 g powdered sugar
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2.5 ml vanilla extract
→ Cookie Dough
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227 g unsalted butter, softened
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120 g creamy peanut butter
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220 g brown sugar, packed
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100 g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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10 ml vanilla extract
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312 g all-purpose flour
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5 g baking soda
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2.5 g baking powder
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2.5 g salt
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150 g mini Reese’s Pieces
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85 g mini chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, thoroughly beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions of filling onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30–45 minutes, until firm.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
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Fold in mini Reese’s Pieces and chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
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Portion about 22 g (1.5 tbsp) of dough and flatten into a disc. Encase a frozen cheesecake filling in the center, top with an additional tablespoon of dough, seal edges, and roll into a ball to fully encapsulate the filling. Arrange dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Bake chilled dough balls for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still slightly underbaked. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve once cooled for gooey centers, or microwave briefly to restore a molten cheesecake center.
# Additional Tips:
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Freezing the cheesecake filling ensures it remains creamy and centered during baking.
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Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and maintains a thick, soft texture.
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Slight underbaking guarantees a tender, gooey interior.