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Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

These cookies combine the classic appeal of chocolate chip cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling, creating a delightful mix of crispy edges and a soft, gooey center bursting with rich flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of your cookies, yielding a perfect chewy texture.
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda This leavening agent ensures your cookies rise beautifully.
  • 0.25 tsp salt Enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and moisture, creating that irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed Introduces warmth and depth with its caramel-like flavor.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness and contributes to the cookie's crisp edges.
  • 1 large egg Binds all ingredients together and adds richness.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Infuses a sweet, aromatic flavor that enhances overall taste.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Melts beautifully, delivering pockets of chocolatey goodness.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened The star of the cheesecake filling, providing a creamy and tangy contrast.
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the filling while keeping it smooth.
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract Complements the tanginess of the cream cheese beautifully.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well-combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Forming Cookies
  1. Take a tablespoon of the cookie dough and flatten it, placing about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center. Top it with another tablespoon of cookie dough and seal the edges.
  2. Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. This helps prevent excessive spreading. Try using quality chocolate chips for better flavor. Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or different chocolate types.