Here’s a decadent recipe for Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies—soft, chewy, with a rich cheesecake center and chocolate chips throughout.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
Makes: ~24 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Make Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble Cookies
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten slightly in your hand.
- Place 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center.
- Wrap cookie dough around filling and roll into a ball, ensuring filling is fully enclosed.
- Bake
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Cheesecake filling: For extra flavor, add a pinch of lemon zest or a few drops of almond extract.
- Chocolate variation: Mix in white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips with the chocolate chips.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days, or freeze for longer.
- Soft cookies: Do not overbake; centers should remain soft for a gooey cheesecake surprise.
If you want, I can also provide a mini version perfect for bite-sized treats at parties.
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