Description
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center, combining two classic desserts into one irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, add a small spoon of cheesecake filling, then cover with more dough and seal edges.
- Place cookies on baking sheet spaced apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Do not overfill to prevent leaking.
- Store in refrigerator due to cream cheese filling.
- Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
- Best served slightly warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American