Description
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies stuffed with a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, creating a decadent bakery-style treat perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly, add 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and top with another tablespoon of dough. Seal edges well.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the cheesecake filling helps prevent leaking.
- Do not overbake; centers should remain slightly soft.
- Store in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American