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White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies

These decadent stuffed cookies feature a soft, chewy exterior with a creamy cheesecake center, enhanced by sweet white chocolate and chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups. A rich and indulgent dessert perfect for special occasions or dessert lovers.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 18
Course: Cookies, Dessert, Gourmet Baking, Holiday Treats, Party Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 large egg for filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for filling
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Reese's peanut butter cups chopped

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  2. Prepare cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Form dough balls with filling inside and place on lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  5. Cool, then drizzle with melted white chocolate and top with Reese’s pieces.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator due to the cheesecake filling. Chill dough before baking for thicker cookies.