Description
Delicious cookies with a creamy cheesecake center, combining the charm of chocolate chip cookies and the richness of cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, and set aside.
- Cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir for even distribution.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the cheesecake filling until creamy.
- Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and top with another tablespoon of dough.
- Seal the edges to form a ball and place on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden edges form, then cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or sea salt on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg