Gooey Reese's Cheesecake Cookies 🍪🥜🧀

 

Gooey Reese's Cheesecake Cookies 

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the Butter and Sugars:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the softened cream cheese and mix until smooth and combined.

Add Wet Ingredients:

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the Reese's:

Gently fold in the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and mini chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Shape the Cookies:

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake the Cookies:

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. The cookies may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to set as they cool.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these gooey, cheesecake-infused treats warm or at room temperature!

Notes:

For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.

Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a slightly firmer texture.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 12 mins | Total Time: 27 mins | Kcal: ~250 per cookie | Servings: 18-20 cookies

These Gooey Reese's Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful combination of rich cheesecake flavor, soft and chewy cookie texture, and the irresistible taste of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! 🍪🥜🧀