Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and warm, melty chocolate chip cookies with this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Beat until smooth; set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and cover with another tablespoon of dough. Seal the edges.
- Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown, keeping centers soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, mix a pinch of salt into the cream cheese filling. Consider chilling sticky dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg