White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

For the Cookie Dough:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the White Chocolate Reese’s Topping:

1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preparing the Cookie Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 2: Making the Cheesecake Filling

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy and well blended

Step 3: Assembling the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Take a tablespoon-sized portion of chilled cookie dough and flatten it into a disk with your hands.
Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center of the dough.
Fold the edges of the cookie dough over the filling, sealing it inside.
Gently roll the cookie dough into a ball, making sure the filling is completely enclosed …