Get ready to meet your newest dessert obsession. Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate indulgent treat. Imagine soft, thick cookies bursting with mini Reese’s pieces, pockets of melty chocolate, and rich, creamy cheesecake filling. These cookies are more than a treat they’re a full-on flavor experience.
Whether you’re baking for a party, making a cozy batch for yourself, or impressing friends at a cookie exchange, these will disappear fast. One bite and you’ll be hooked!
Why These Cookies Are Pure Magic
- Gooey and chewy with the perfect soft center
- Packed with Reese’s peanut butter cups and mini Reese’s pieces
- Cream cheese adds a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture
- Sweet, salty, and chocolaty in every bite
- Ideal for holidays, birthdays, or no-reason baking
Ingredients You’ll Need
Dairy & Eggs:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Sugars:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Flavor & Add-ins:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1 cup mini Reese’s pieces
Nut allergy? Swap out Reese’s products for allergen-friendly chocolate candies or sun butter cups.
How to Make Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies
1. Cream the base
In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
2. Combine the dry ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
3. Fold in the mix-ins
Gently stir in chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, and mini Reese’s pieces. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for best texture.
4. Bake to gooey perfection
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Tips for the Best Cheesecake Cookies
- Don’t overbake! Slightly underbaked centers make them extra gooey.
- Use room-temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
- For bakery-style cookies, press a few extra chips or candies on top before baking.
Variations & Customizations
- Add chopped pretzels for a sweet and salty twist
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence
- Swap mini Reese’s for M&M’s or chocolate chunks
- Make sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling
Storing & Freezing Tips
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze dough balls and bake from frozen—just add an extra minute or two.
Nutrition Information (Per Cookie – Approximate)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fiber: 1g
Final Bite
If you love chocolate, peanut butter, and creamy textures, these Gooey Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies are your dream come true. Soft, chewy, rich, and addictive—they’re everything a cookie should be and more.
