Description
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and classic chocolate chip cookies. Each bite reveals a soft, chewy exterior encasing a luscious cheesecake center, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging in a cozy night at home, these cookies will impress everyone with their irresistible flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Cheesecake Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets, create an indentation in each scoop, fill with cheesecake mixture, and cover with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg