Description
Cheesecake stuffed chocolate chip cookies are a heavenly fusion of two beloved desserts. Each warm, gooey cookie reveals a creamy cheesecake center that will leave your taste buds craving more. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family with minimal effort. Bake them for movie nights, birthdays, or simply to brighten up your week!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets; create an indentation in each ball and fill with cheesecake mixture before covering with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg