Here’s an indulgent, bakery-style treat: Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies — soft, chewy cookies with a surprise creamy cheesecake center. Perfect for when you can’t decide between cookies and cheesecake!
🍪 Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
🧀 Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
🍫 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make Cheesecake Filling:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop small dollops (about 1 tsp each) onto a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
- Freeze for 30–60 minutes until firm.
2. Make Cookie Dough:
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes (recommended for easier shaping).
3. Assemble Cookies:
- Scoop about 2 tbsp cookie dough, flatten it in your hand.
- Place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center, then wrap the dough around it, sealing completely.
- Roll into a ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Chill the assembled cookie balls for 15–30 minutes (helps prevent spreading).
4. Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake cookies for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on the pan for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
📝 Tips & Variations:
- Want extra gooey centers? Underbake by 1 minute and let rest on the tray.
- Add mini chocolate chips to the cheesecake filling for texture.
- Stuff with flavored cream cheese (strawberry or cinnamon swirl) for a twist.
- These freeze beautifully — bake, cool, and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.