Description
A recipe for soft, chewy cookies with a cheesecake filling center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 large egg yolk (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 1 cup sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center. Wrap the cookie dough around the filling, sealing it completely. Roll into a ball.
- Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese filling for 15 minutes before assembling the cookies for easier handling.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should still look slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate chip, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, baked goods, cream cheese filling