Description
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a creamy cheesecake center perfect for sweet moments and indulgent treats
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups, provides structure and holds the cookie together
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon, helps cookies rise and stay tender
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, enhances all the flavors
- Unsalted Butter: 3/4 cup softened, gives richness and a soft texture
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup, adds sweetness and balances the tanginess of the cheesecake
- Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup packed, contributes moisture and a hint of caramel flavor
- Eggs: 2 large, bind the dough and add richness
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons, enhances overall flavor
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces softened, forms the creamy cheesecake filling
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips: 2 cups, provide chocolatey bursts in every bite
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. In another, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough for the base on the parchment-lined baking sheet
- Flatten dough slightly, place 1 teaspoon of cream cheese in the center, and cover with another tablespoon of dough. Seal edges carefully to encase the cheesecake filling
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden around the edges
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling
- Serve slightly warm to enjoy the creamy cheesecake center and soft chocolate chip exterior
Notes
- Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading and keep the cheesecake center intact
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a creamy, luscious filling
- Avoid overbaking to ensure the cookies stay soft and gooey
- Space cookies generously on the baking sheet to give them room to puff up
- Let cookies cool slightly before serving so the cheesecake center sets just enough to avoid spilling
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cheesecake stuffed cookies, chocolate chip cookies, dessert recipe, sweet treat, homemade cookies