Description
Indulge in these delicious Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine the two favorite desserts in one delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and make a hole in the center of each ball.
- Fill the hole with a small amount of the cheesecake mixture, then cover with more cookie dough, sealing the cheesecake inside.
- Place the stuffed cookie balls on the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Pair with vanilla ice cream or chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cookies, dessert, chocolate chip, sweet treat