Description
These Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, gooey, and filled with a creamy cheesecake center. Every bite combines rich chocolate chip cookie flavor with smooth cheesecake goodness, making them the perfect dessert for parties, holidays, or late-night cravings. Crispy on the outside and creamy inside, these cookies are pure dessert heaven. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they’ll quickly become a family favorite. Serve them warm with milk or coffee for the ultimate sweet treat experience. Perfect for cheesecake lovers and cookie fans alike. One bite and you’ll want more!
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop small portions onto a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place frozen cheesecake filling in the center. Cover with more dough and seal edges.
- Place cookies on baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tips
- Freeze the cheesecake filling well so it stays creamy while baking.
- Don’t overbake; cookies will continue cooking as they cool.
- Use mini chocolate chips for even chocolate distribution.
- Chill the cookie dough for thicker cookies.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for freshness.