Description
These irresistible chocolate chip cheesecake cookies are a perfect blend of soft, chewy cookies and creamy cheesecake filling. A treat everyone will love, with a delicious surprise inside!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- Chopped nuts
- Different types of chocolate chips (white, dark, or milk chocolate)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Dough Base:
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Assemble the Cookies:
- Scoop cookie dough and flatten into a disc.
- Add a dollop of cheesecake filling to the center.
- Top with another scoop of cookie dough and seal the edges.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough: Chill the dough before baking for thicker cookies.
- Avoid overmixing: Don’t overmix the dough to maintain a soft texture.
- Cookie scoop: Using a cookie scoop ensures even baking and uniform cookie sizes.
- Seal edges well: Ensure the cookie dough is sealed well around the cheesecake filling so it doesn’t leak during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats