Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Delight in these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies with a chewy texture and creamy filling, perfect for any dessert lover.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling

8 oz cream cheese Ensure it’s softened for easy blending.
1/4 cup granulated sugar Consider brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste.

For the Cookie Dough

1 cup unsalted butter softened; margarine can work as a substitute.
3/4 cup granulated sugar Contributes to the sweetness of the dough.
3/4 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and a hint of molasses flavor.
2 large eggs Binds the dough together.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Supplies the structure.
1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Gives a rich chocolatey flavor.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
baking sheets
Parchment paper
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
Scoop out a portion of cookie dough, flatten it, add a spoonful of cheesecake filling, and encase it with another disk of dough. Pinch edges to seal.
Arrange cookies on a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is soft, avoid overmixing your dough, and chill the dough before baking.

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