Cheesecake-Stuffed Cookies with White Chocolate and Reese’s
Indulge in the delightful combination of cookies and cheesecake with these Cheesecake-Stuffed Cookies with White Chocolate and Reese’s. Each soft, buttery cookie is generously filled with a luscious cheesecake center and topped with melted white chocolate and crunchy peanut butter cups. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy night in, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. With straightforward steps and easily accessible ingredients, even beginner bakers will find success in creating these treats that are bound to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients until mixed.
- Chill the dough for about an hour.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth; mix with sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop chilled dough, flatten into disks, add cheesecake filling in the center, fold edges over filling to form balls.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool slightly before drizzling with melted white chocolate and sprinkling chopped Reese’s on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (43g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg