Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies – Chocolate. Peanut Butter. Cream Cheese. Yes Please! 🍪
Calling all cookie monsters and candy lovers—Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are here to claim their throne. These aren’t your average cookies. They’re a mash-up of three dessert powerhouses: classic chocolate chip cookies, creamy cheesecake, and Reese’s peanut butter candy. The result? A rich, chewy, flavor-packed cookie that might just be your new favorite.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Ultimate flavor combo: Chocolate + peanut butter + cream cheese = 🧡
- Perfect texture: Crispy edges, chewy middle, gooey pockets
- Fun & festive: Great for parties, holidays, or when you just want to impress
- Totally customizable: Swap candies or chocolate chips to make it your own
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Mix:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Mix:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces
- ½ cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted for drizzling
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter, Sugars & Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth.
4. Add Egg & Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
6. Add the Candy & Chips
Fold in Reese’s Pieces, chopped peanut butter cups, and white chocolate chips using a spatula.
7. Scoop the Dough
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
8. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
9. Drizzle
Cool cookies slightly, then drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over the tops using a spoon or piping bag.
✅ Tips for Success
- Softened ingredients blend better—don’t skip that room temp butter and cream cheese
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm or your dough feels sticky
- Underdone is perfect—they’ll firm up as they cool but stay gooey in the middle
- Use a toothpick or fork to create a fun chocolate drizzle pattern
🍽️ Serving Suggestions & Pairings
These cookies are epic on their own, but even better with:
- A tall glass of cold milk
- Vanilla ice cream for the ultimate cookie sandwich
- A hot mug of coffee or cocoa for cozy dessert vibes
Looking for more irresistible treats? Check these out:
- These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs
- These Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
- These Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies
- These Copycat Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies
- This Edible Cookie Dough
🧊 Storage & Freezing Tips
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days
- Freeze Dough: Scoop and freeze dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a zip-top bag. Bake from frozen—just add 1-2 mins
- Freeze Baked Cookies: Let cool, then store up to 3 months in the freezer
🔚 Final Thoughts
These Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are next-level indulgence. Whether you’re baking for a holiday cookie exchange, a party, or just to treat yourself after a long day, this cookie has it all—rich flavor, gooey texture, and candy-packed happiness.
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