• Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
• Step 3: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually blend these dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
• Step 4: For the filling, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and the remaining teaspoon of vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
• Step 5: Take a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center. Cover with another heaping tablespoon of dough, sealing the edges to enclose the filling.
• Step 6: Place the filled dough on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Step 7: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
• Step 8: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations

• Nutty Addition: Add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts for a crunchy texture.
• Double Chocolate: Use chocolate cookie dough for an even more decadent treat.