Description
Bite into these decadent chocolate chip cookies and discover a creamy cheesecake surprise inside! The perfect balance of chewy, buttery cookie and rich, tangy cheesecake makes this treat irresistible. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to regular cookies again!
Ingredients
For the cheesecake filling:
- 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
For the cookie dough:
- 170g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 100g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 150g (¾ cup) brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 200g (1 cup) chocolate chips
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the cookie dough: In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
3️⃣ Assemble the cookies: Scoop out a ball of cookie dough and flatten it. Add a teaspoon of chilled cheesecake filling to the center. Cover with another flattened piece of dough, seal the edges, and roll into a ball. Repeat for all cookies.
4️⃣ Bake: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Place cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
1️⃣ Chill the Filling & Dough – Chilling the cheesecake filling makes it easier to handle and prevents it from oozing out while shaping the cookies. Chilling the cookie dough also helps control spreading during baking.
2️⃣ Seal the Edges Well – When assembling the cookies, make sure the cookie dough fully encloses the cheesecake filling. If the dough isn’t sealed properly, the filling may leak out while baking.
3️⃣ Don’t Overbake – The cookies should be golden on the edges but still soft in the center. They will continue to set as they cool, giving you a perfectly chewy cookie with a creamy center!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12-14 min