Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich, creamy cheesecake filling with chewy, chocolatey cookies for an irresistible dessert. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or anytime you crave something extra special, these cookies are a decadent, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
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Add vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk; beat until creamy.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients; fold in chocolate chips.
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In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Scoop and flatten cookie dough portions; add cheesecake filling in the center.
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Cover with another dough portion, sealing edges well.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
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Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Swap cheesecake filling for Nutella, peanut butter, or caramel.
Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a salty-sweet boost.
Use mini chocolate chips or mix dark and white chocolate for variety.
Chill dough before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
