Description
Cheesecake stuffed chocolate chip cookies are a decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake filling enveloped in soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie dough—perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it. Place a small dollop of the cheesecake mixture in the center.
- Top with another flattened piece of cookie dough and seal the edges.
- Place stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Don’t overbake for a soft and gooey texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
