Description
Indulge in rich, creamy Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine the comfort of classic chocolate chip cookies with a luscious cheesecake center. These decadent treats offer a perfect balance of soft cookie exterior, gooey chocolate chips, and a silky, creamy filling, making them ideal for family, friends, or a special self-treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (use dairy-free cream cheese for vegan option)
- 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Set aside for stuffing later.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Stir in chocolate chips evenly.
- Shape the Cookies with Filling: Scoop a portion of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely into a smooth ball to enclose the filling.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange the stuffed dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving room for spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden but the center remains soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set the structure, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best creamy center experience.
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and hold the filling inside.
- Do not overfill the cookies with cheesecake filling to avoid leakage during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and tender cookies.
- Maintain consistent oven temperature to bake the cookies evenly without burning.
- Cool cookies briefly on the baking sheet before moving them to cooling racks to avoid breaking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Stuffed Cookies, Cheesecake Filling, Dessert Cookies, Baking, Gluten-Free Cookies