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These **Gooey Reese's Cheesecake Cookies** combine the rich flavor of cheesecake with chunks of Reese's peanut butter cups, making them the ultimate treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with gooey goodness!
**Ingredients**
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped (about 12 mini cups)
**Directions**
**1. Preheat Oven**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
**2. Prepare Wet Ingredients**
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add both sugars and beat until creamy and well-combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract and eggs, beating until smooth.
**3. Combine Dry Ingredients**
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
**4. Add Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups**
- Fold in the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups gently.
**5. Scoop and Bake**
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Prep Time**: 15 minutes
**Cook Time**: 10-12 minutes
**Total Time**: 25-27 minutes
**Servings**: 24 cookies
**Enjoy** these **Gooey Reese's Cheesecake Cookies** with a glass of milk for the ultimate dessert experience!
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