Description
Delicious chocolate chip cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (optional for a richer filling)
Instructions
- Create the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Assemble Your Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten, add cheesecake filling in the center, then wrap and roll into a ball. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake and Enjoy: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, use vegan cream cheese and butter, and substitute eggs as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg