Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Decadent Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich, creamy cheesecake filling with soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies for an irresistible treat. These cookies offer a delightful surprise inside, perfect for dessert lovers looking for a unique twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into small teaspoon-sized portions, place on a parchment-lined tray, and freeze for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; mix well until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Chill Dough: Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to make it easier to handle and shape.
- Assemble Cookies: Flatten about 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough in your palm. Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, cover with approximately 1 tablespoon more dough, and carefully seal the edges around the cheesecake filling. Roll gently into a smooth ball to encase the filling completely.
- Bake: Place the assembled cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Freezing the cheesecake filling before assembling helps prevent it from melting during baking.
- Make sure to seal the cookie dough tightly around the cheesecake filling to avoid leakage.
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove them when edges are just set.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to bake time.
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