Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with these Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. A perfect combination of gooey chocolate chips and creamy cheesecake, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into small 1-inch mounds and freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten, place frozen cream cheese ball in the center, top with another tablespoon of dough, seal edges into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure the cheesecake filling is fully frozen for easy handling.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a soft center or at room temperature for a chewier texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
