Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. A soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie envelopes a creamy cheesecake center, creating a decadent treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, place 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center, cover with another tablespoon of dough, and seal the edges.
- Bake: Place on baking sheets, bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool: Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra richness, chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
