Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies with a creamy cheesecake center create a perfect dessert blend that's visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
Cookie Dough Preparation
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add egg and mix well.
- Gradually combine with flour, baking soda, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
Chill Dough
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble Cookies
- Take a small amount of cookie dough, flatten it, place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center, and cover it with more dough.
- Shape into balls.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
Cooling
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Try adding lemon zest to the cheesecake filling for a fresh twist. Serve with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.