Irresistible Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies – The Ultimate Peanut Butter Lover’s Dream

If you love peanut butter and chocolate, these Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. Soft, creamy, and loaded with chunks of chocolate peanut butter goodness, these cookies combine the best of both worlds — the smooth richness of cheesecake and the classic flavor of a peanut butter cup. Every bite melts in your mouth, delivering that sweet-salty satisfaction that’s simply irresistible.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Cheesecake Meets Cookie: The creamiest mash-up of two favorite desserts.
Soft & Gooey Texture: Buttery cookie base with melty Reese’s pieces.
Perfectly Balanced: Sweet, nutty, and just the right touch of salt.
Crowd Favorite: Guaranteed to disappear from the cookie tray!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups (or Reese’s pieces)
  • Optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips for extra richness

Instructions

1. Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Add sugars and continue mixing until fluffy.

2. Add Wet Ingredients
Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

4. Fold in the Good Stuff
Gently fold in chopped peanut butter cups (and chocolate chips if using). Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.

5. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.

6. Cool & Serve
Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Serve warm for the ultimate gooey experience.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 145
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fat: 8g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

  • Don’t Overbake: The centers should be slightly underdone for a soft, chewy finish.
  • Chill the Dough: Helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies thick.
  • Mix It Up: Try using different peanut butter candies or drizzle with melted chocolate for a decadent touch.
  • Serve Warm: These cookies taste best fresh from the oven or gently reheated.

Why This Recipe Works

Combining cream cheese with peanut butter cups creates a dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that’s both creamy and chewy. The tang of cream cheese balances the sweetness perfectly, while the chocolate and peanut butter bring pure comfort in every bite.

Irresistible Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. Soft, rich, and full of peanut butter-chocolate flavor, they deliver everything you want in a cookie — and then some. Whether you bake them for holidays, parties, or just a sweet treat at home, these cookies will disappear as fast as you can make them.

Irresistible Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies – The Ultimate Peanut Butter Lover’s Dream

Servings

20

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

145

kcal
Total time

55

minutes

If you love peanut butter and chocolate, these Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. Soft, creamy, and loaded with chunks of chocolate peanut butter goodness, these cookies combine the best of both worlds — the smooth richness of cheesecake and the classic flavor of a peanut butter cup. Every bite melts in your mouth, delivering that sweet-salty satisfaction that’s simply irresistible.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 oz light cream cheese, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups (or Reese’s pieces)

  • Optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips for extra richness

Instructions

  • Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
    In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Add sugars and continue mixing until fluffy.
  • Add Wet Ingredients
    Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in the Good Stuff
    Gently fold in chopped peanut butter cups (and chocolate chips if using). Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  • Bake
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
  • Cool & Serve
    Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Serve warm for the ultimate gooey experience.

Notes

  • Don’t Overbake: The centers should be slightly underdone for a soft, chewy finish.
    Chill the Dough: Helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies thick.
    Mix It Up: Try using different peanut butter candies or drizzle with melted chocolate for a decadent touch.
    Serve Warm: These cookies taste best fresh from the oven or gently reheated.

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