Description
Indulge in these Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, where rich, creamy cheesecake meets classic chocolate chip cookies. This delightful dessert features a gooey cheesecake center enveloped in a soft, chewy cookie exterior, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy the best of both worlds with these decadent cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups chocolate chips
1 egg yolk
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and fold in chocolate chips.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Form tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and create a hole in each. Fill with cheesecake mixture and cover with more cookie dough, sealing the filling inside.
- Bake: Place cookie balls on prepared sheets and bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the Dough: If the dough is too soft, chill for 30 minutes for easier handling.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 310 kcal per cookie
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